Archive for February, 2009
Backpack Health
In the 2007 American College Health Association survey of NYU students, 43% of all undergrads reported having back pain in the past year. In fact, back pain was the top reported health problem. This may come as no surprise to those of you who carry a heavy backpack load. Here are some tips on how [...]
Got Consent?
What is consent? Consent is, essentially, permission to engage in a sexual act with another person. It’s a way of saying “I want this.” Consent is important for all sexual acts – from kissing and touching to intercourse. In fact, it is a legal requirement. How can consent be given? Often, sex is thought of [...]
Exercise
Summer is almost here! (Unless, of course, you’re reading this in July or August, and then summer will already have arrived.) But anyway, with summer on the way and beautiful sunny weather outside, now is the perfect time to get outside and exercise. Here are some tips on getting started. Remember, it’s never too late [...]
Health Tips: Stay Healthy at Your Computer
Health Tips: Stay Healthy at Your Computer Each Monday provides a fresh start and gives us the opportunity to plan the week ahead. Mondays focus our attention on goals and weekly to-do’s which is why it’s also a great day to do something healthy like taking the stairs, getting more sleep, setting a limit on [...]
College Health Tips: Diversify Your Diet
College Health Tips: Diversify Your Diet Everyone knows it’s important to eat a variety of foods to get daily required values of vitamins and minerals. What might be surprising is how many different places you can find familiar nutrients. Here are some common foods that you might not have known are great sources of the [...]