| TIPS FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE |
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| Stay Healthy A well student improves his or her physical health... |
| Sweat for Success A moderate cardiovascular workout is one of the most helpful tools to ward off stress, depression and illness. Twenty minutes of heart-pumping exercise can be all you need to feel better and keep your stress level under control. Feeling fit has a great effect on self-esteem, which, in turn, will help you be a successful student. So, check out the campus rec center. It's a great place to get fit and meet new people. Exercise improves stress, mood, memory, focus and concentration, sleep, the immune system, self-esteem and weight loss. Know Your Nutrition Hectic schedules make good nutrition a challenge. Follow these simple tips to promote great health and improve your success as a student. Work on finding ways to fit three healthy meals into your day, including breakfast. Limit foods and beverages high in sugar, fat and caffeine. Most of these foods can give you a quick boost, but leave you dragging over the long haul. Take a mulit-vitamin. B vitamins are good for stress. Resist the urge to stop by the vending machines. They are convenient and cheap, but most do not offer healthy choices. Educate yourself on good nutrition. Visit your nutritionist on campus or check out the Internet. |
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| The Relationship Between Exercise and Prozac? Did you know that exercise can have the same effect on your brain as an anti- depressant? Exercise affects the chemicals that ward off depression. The key is to make sure your workout routine includes cardiovascular exercise that gets your heart rate up. Not only will you look good, you'll feel better too! |
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| Successful Slumber News alert...most college students do not get enough sleep. Yet, a consistent, balanced sleep schedule is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Eight hours is the average amount of sleep you need to be healthy--try it. Get a good, reliable alarm clock. Avoid the snooze botton. Find something to mask outside noise: an air cleaner, a fan, a noise machine that plays nature sounds. Avoid caffeine after dinner and eliminate late night meals. Give yourself time to relax before bed. Read a non-school book. Take a warm bath or shower. |
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