by Student Health 101 | Oct 3, 2018 | General health
Anna-Marie Jaeschke & Macaela Mackenzie The majority of students retain information most effectively when blending a few different study methods. But setting students up for studying success begins before they get to the library. Be up front “Complete...
by Student Health 101 | Sep 12, 2018 | General health
Julia Haskins Sufficient sleep is priceless, especially for busy students who tend to not get enough. Researchers consistently find that not getting enough sleep can majorly affect how students function. For example, insufficient sleep negatively affects hormone...
by Student Health 101 | Jun 1, 2018 | General health
Julio Flores & Diana Whelan It’s a cliché, but it’s true: Breakfast is a vital part of the day—especially for students who need energy for those extra-long days at school. “Breakfast kick-starts your energy for the day. It’s fuel, both for [your] brain and body,”...
by Student Health 101 | Apr 1, 2018 | General health
Macaela Mackenzie When it comes to helping your student develop healthier food habits, science says being mindful of our internal and external food cues—not dieting—is the key. In fact, research shows our food environment plays a major role in the nutritious choices...
by Student Health 101 | Mar 1, 2018 | General health
Maria Yagoda For students, going to class is the easy part. Retaining the information they learn, especially around test time, can be more challenging. Now we know that many students are going at it wrong. Reviewing course notes is the most popular study approach (in...
by Student Health 101 | Jan 3, 2018 | Emotional health, General health
By Macaela Mackenzie Minding students’ mental health is just as important as monitoring their physical health. “If we don’t take care of our mental health, we may not be able to reach our goals, maintain good relationships, and function well in day-to-day situations,”...