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Health and Wellness
Are you healthy? Did you know that the lack of sleep affects your ability to concentrate and to remember information? Did you know that “normal” eating means that you sometimes allow yourself to eat simply because it feels good? Did you know that perfectionism can lead to depression or test anxiety? Did you know that multiple studies show that students who exercised at least 3 days a week were more likely to report a better state of physical health and greater happiness than those who didn't exercise? The strategies below can help you create balance in your life so that you can live healthier and feel better.
Understand and Manage Stress and Anxiety
- What is stress and anxiety and what can I do about it?(from UM’s UHS)
- What are some strategies for dealing with stress and anxiety? (from MHealthy)
- What is “normal” anxiety as opposed to anxiety disorder? (from MI talk)
- What is perfectionism and its consequences? (from MI talk)
- For information on test anxiety, click here (get sent to Test Prep page)
Get Your Sleep!
- What are the symptoms of sleep deprivation and what can I do to improve my sleep? (from MI talk)
- Snooze or Lose (from UM’s UHS)
Eat for Your Well-Being
- What is healthy eating? (from UM’s UHS)
- What types of foods should I eat each day? (a customized Food Pyramid just for you)
- Do you need more advice on eating and nutrition?
For information on making an appointment with a Registered Dietician in the UHS Nutrition Clinic click here.
- What is a Healthy Body Image? (from MI talk)
Exercise for Health and Happiness
- Why exercise? What kind of exercise should I do? How many calories do I burn? (from UM’s UHS)
- What is the link between exercise and studying? (from the British National Health Service)
Academic Support
- Strategies for Success
- Managing Your Time
- How Do You Learn?
- Making the Most of Class Time
- Reading for College
- Course Specific Strategies
- Staying Motivated
- Collaborating with Peers
- Consulting with Faculty
- Health and Wellness
- Resources on Campus
- Documents
- Events
- Comments ⁄ Suggestions
- Making the Most Out of Your Degree
- Making the Most Out of Your Time
- Crafting Your Degree
- Your Pathway to Success
- Exploration and Immersion
- What to do if ...
- Academic Standing
- Students with Disabilities
- Test Accommodation Center
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