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Holiday Health and Familial Frights

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November 18, 2024

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The holidays often represent a break from the rigors of school and work life, but for many students, this time away from the classroom brings its own set of stressors. Final projects and exams loom on the horizon, but the chief concerns lie in the familial realm. According to the American Psychological Association’s 2023 poll, […]

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Cold-Weather Health Issues and Prevention 

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November 11, 2024

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As the leaves change color, and temperatures drop across the Utah valley, students need to be prepared for the physical health challenges that accompany the fall and winter seasons. Temperature drops often coincide with a rise in respiratory illnesses while common colds and flu tend to spread more rapidly as students congregate indoors. From sniffles […]

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Timely Care For Students

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November 4, 2024

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When it comes to health and wellness, college students have a lot on their plate. Things like College coursework and personal relationships must be balanced alongside financial stability while simultaneously trying to upkeep mental and physical health. The TimelyCare app is a resource that aims to help maintain that balance by making access to mental […]

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Reflection Through Food: Intuitive Takes on Fast-Food and Culture

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November 4, 2024

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Dietary needs of students are often met by on-campus resources since they provide accessible services while students go about their studies. Though programs like the UVU food pantry host events such as ‘Fresh Food Fridays’ and garden cooking classes, and the UVU Wellness program offers classes on intuitive eating, the most prominent of Utah Valley […]

Wellness For Wolverines – Women’s Intercultural Engagement Program

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September 20, 2024

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On today’s episode, Natalie talks with Rachel Lund, the director of the Women’s Intercultural Engagement Program & Wee Care (previously known as the Women’s Success Center), about their program here at UVU. Learn how anyone can get involved in this wonderful community and resource by going to their website or following them on Social media. […]

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Wolverine life hacks: things to know as a first-year student 

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September 3, 2024

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photo credit: Isaac Hale, UVU Marketing A new year is among us here at Utah Valley University. Whether a student is beginning their senior year or first-year, there are multiple tips that students should be dying to take advantage of.   Parking Hacks:   After 5 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturdays, booting and towing are […]

Let’s stay moving this Summer 

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April 22, 2024

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The weather is getting warmer, school semesters are ending, and students finally have free time. Don’t stay indoors, go outside instead and move the body. It’s the perfect time to go outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and sun while participating in fun activities.   Now that the weather is starting to warm up and […]

Prioritizing hydration this summer 

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April 22, 2024

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With summer quickly approaching, it is important to stay hydrated.  As the semester ends, summer activities are becoming more of a reality. Summertime can be very active, especially when spending time outdoors. This time of year  tends to be a carefree time with  fewer responsibilities and expectations. Even though this is a time used to […]

Summer’s coming; Protect your skin 

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April 22, 2024

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With summer approaching, learn how to protect your skin from the sun’s dangerous UV rays.  As the semester comes to an end, the sounds of summer have been quickly rushing in. Summer is typically full of time spent in the sunlight. It is a wonderful time of year to recharge, get reconnected with nature, and […]

Taking advantage of summer fruits and vegetables 

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April 22, 2024

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Consuming local produce during the summer months can benefit your health as well as local farmers economically.  Congratulations! It is finally the end of the spring semester, and it is time to enjoy the summer. Whether summer plans include lots of travel or even plans to work hard at a summer job, there are great […]