Tag: health and wellness

When the weather is warm, students flock to the outdoors and constantly bask in the fresh air. But when the temperatures drop, students will be bundling up in the dorms with their blankets, hot chocolate, and, unfortunately, their germs. With such a high number of people in one building, residence halls are infamous for being a breeding ground for sickness. read more

Are you getting enough sleep? If you're in high school, you're probably not. And it's messing you up. read more

Question: I have a mental illness. What steps should I take going into my chosen college? read more

From snarky comments to downright vicious trolling, the Internet can be a mean place for a college student. Worse, cyberbullying seems to be on the rise. So how do you deal with it--and protect yourself? read more

As a new college student, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all of the things that occur on a daily basis, but following these do's and don'ts of campus life will make life easier. Promise. read more

You can't help being an untested newbie during freshman year. But it doesn't mean you need to take being a rookie lying down. Follow these tips from an upperclassman who's been there, done that. read more

Caffeine will be your hero many times throughout your college life, but beware--it has a dark side. read more

What can you do when the campus gym is crawling with your classmates and you can't workout? read more

When you feel like you're about to tear your hair out, take a breath, and deal with your stress using the tips, advice, and resources below. read more

If someone were to tell you that energy drinks are similar to unfiltered cigarettes, would you still drink them? Consuming an excess of these sugary drinks combined with lack of sleep, stress, and alcohol is a dangerous combination. read more