The routine checkups with your health care provider may seem unnecessary at the moment. Often, you may meet with the specific provider for only a few minutes, which may lead to the idea that regular checkups can be avoided. While finding no urgent diagnostics in these appointments is great, having up-to-date medical information is the…
Each year, the average American adult will catch two to three colds, and children can catch even more. More than 200 respiratory viruses can cause colds, including rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, adenoviruses, and enteroviruses. Most of these spread via droplets that are released by coughs or sneezes from an infected person. They can also spread by physical…
Your heart works around the clock, making heart health something worth thinking about at every stage of life. Cardiovascular disease affects the heart and blood vessels and can take many different forms. Understanding what cardiovascular disease is, recognizing its symptoms, and knowing the factors that may increase your risk are important steps toward being more…
Being proactive about a stressful situation can increase your ability to cope with it, yet only 28% of individuals showing signs of mental health needs actively seek help. By encouraging people to take action on mental health concerns like depression or anxiety, we can help connect them with the support they need sooner. Whether through…
Nutrition can feel like something everyone knows is important, but can become easy to ignore when school, work, and everything else gets busy. College students balance convenience, money, time, and energy, all with new independence and responsibilities, so nutritious meals are not always an easy route. Still, good nutrition matters because it affects how the…
Sleep is an integral part of many processes in the body. Sleep deprivation can have negative consequences on the immune system, neurological function, and cardiovascular health (University of Rochester, 2025). Many college students do not prioritize sleep due to busy academic and social schedules, with up to 60% reporting poor sleep quality (PubMed, 2025). The…
Oral health is an essential part of our overall health. Everyday people use their teeth and gums to smile, speak, eat, laugh, and communicate with one another. Practicing good dental health ensures that these daily functions can continue along with preventing negative health outcomes such as gum disease and tooth decay. The mouth is the…
Physical activity comes in many forms, each specific to the individual. The overall goal is to get 150 minutes of physical activity each week while also doing some form of strength training twice a week. Types of physical activity include dancing, running, swimming, yoga, and more. Regular physical activity also contributes to better overall health…
Building healthy self-care habits is an important step in maintaining both your mental and physical health. Creating and maintaining habits that make you feel good can reduce stress and free up mental load, allowing you to show up more fully in other areas of your life. Fostering strong lifestyle habits and coping mechanisms can help you manage daily stress along with…
Consent is an informed, enthusiastic, and conscious decision by an adult to engage in mutual sexual activity of any kind. Consent is always willing and positive with no manipulation through force or intimidation. It is something that is always able to be revoked at any time. Once consent is given once, it is not an…
