If you think of the most selfless person you know, it’s no coincidence that they are typically happier and friendlier than their counterpart, and believe it or not, they are also experiencing a plethora of health benefits.
Now I’m not saying you have to volunteer at the food bank every weekend or play checkers with the elderly folks in a group home (though those are great… Read more
You’re on campus, between classes, and hangry. No time to wait in line at the Union and you’re looking to avoid those overpriced on-campus vending machines full of candy and chips. Instead, grab these quick easy snacks on your way out the door in the morning:
Nuts are one of our best sources of healthy fats. The great thing about nuts is that they are such an… Read more
When someone says the word exercise, many of us cringe and have flashbacks to middle school gym class – being forced to run the mile. We would rather do anything other than exercise. Despite these immediate reactions, exercising can be really fun and is a great way to meet new friends and manage stress.
Flagstaff offers many resources for students to make fitness fun.
FIT Classes
NAU students have the opportunity to take a variety of… Read more
Welcome back to school, Lumberjacks!
If you’re like me, you are still adjusting from your erratic summer sleep schedule. Or maybe your sleep schedule has always been a little unpredictable. You probably know this already, but in case you haven’t gotten the memo – a regular sleep schedule can be a total game changer.
Having a bedtime can benefit. . .
Sleep plays a role… Read more
By now I’m sure you all know that college is stressful and it has only been one week. The amount of presentations, papers and exams professors expect us to do in the course of 16 weeks is overwhelming!
During undergrad I would often result to comfort foods during times of stress as a way to make me feel better, or so I thought it would. Some might call this emotional eating. I had a desire… Read more
If you’re looking for ways to help you start off the semester, look no further. First off – don’t compare yourself to other people who seem to have it all together. No one actually has it all together. Everyone is strugglin’ with something! However, minimizing that stress is… Read more