Healthy Buffs is aseries developed by Health and Wellness Services with tips and information on a variety of health topics important to the campus community.

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How to treat yo’ self and others, too

May 8, 2019

“Treat yo’ self” is a mantra everyone can get behind, and research shows it really can improve your mood. Here are a few ideas to treat yourself and others with a busy schedule.

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Thinking of quitting? How to nix the nicotine

March 19, 2019

Choosing to quit using tobacco is beneficial to your physical and mental health. It takes time and energy, so being prepared and learning what works and what doesn’t can help ensure your success.

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Healthy Buffs: Let it rip

March 12, 2019

Bloating and gas happen to everyone. Registered dietician nutritionists at Wardenburg Health Services let us know why we get gassy and bloated and what we can do to minimize it.

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Healthy Buffs: Let’s talk about recovery and support

Feb. 27, 2019

There are many reasons someone may enter recovery or identify as being in recovery. Let's dive into what recovery is and how we can be supportive of those living a life in recovery.

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Healthy Buffs: How to move past stress

Feb. 5, 2019

As we approach mid-semester, you may begin to feel the stresses of an increased workload and added responsibilities outside of school. Here are some tips to help you move past the stress.

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Healthy Buffs: 3 healthy relationship hacks

Jan. 29, 2019

Our lives are built around relationships: significant others, roommates, family, friends. Consider these tips for building better, healthier relationships.

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Healthy Buffs: 3 tips for making New Year’s resolutions stick

Jan. 4, 2019

To help you be more successful with your New Year’s resolutions, Health and Wellness Services shares some out-of-the-box tips for making resolutions that stick.

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Healthy Buffs: Making gains with your rest days

Nov. 13, 2018

When it comes to classes or work, we recognize that a few days off can be recharging and renewing, but it's important to incorporate rest days from physical exercise, too. Learn more.

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Healthy Buffs: Find your fit through intramural sports

Oct. 16, 2018

What do basketball, curling, broomball, inner tube water polo, tennis and soccer have in common? They're just a few of the intramural sports on campus. Join to meet people, blow off steam, get in a workout, build new skills and more.

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Healthy Buffs: 3 ways to manage stress and anxiety

Oct. 9, 2018

With the academic year in full swing, many of us find ourselves juggling schoolwork, social lives and work. During this higher-stress time, finding a balance is key to managing our physical and emotional health.

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