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Why Carbs Are Your Friend

Posted by Dawn on February 23, 2020

If you follow any diet or wannabe health pages on social media, you’ll probably see things about how eating less carbs will help you lose weight. Others may talk about what the “good” types of carbs are and which ones to avoid. I’m here to tell you that it’s all just #dietculture nonsense.

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Tired? 5 Tips to Improve Your Sleep Habits

Posted by Dawn on February 16, 2020

Just think of all we could get done if we didn’t have to sleep. Work and school, plus plenty of time to socialize, do chores and get homework done.

If only…

But nope. Sleep is a crucial part of the day.

Getting enough sleep can influence many different aspects of our lives.… Read more

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5 Tips to Starting Your Semester Off on the Right Foot

Posted by Dawn on August 26, 2019

Members of the NAU Swimming and Diving team wave during move-in day at Northern Arizona on Thursday, August 25, 2016, in Flagstaff, Arizona. (Joel Wolfson)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… Read more

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I need a health coach…wait, what’s a health coach?

Posted by Dawn on November 15, 2018

In short, a health coach is a mentor with expertise in health and wellness. Here at NAU, our heath coaches are students just like you. They know what it’s like to have too much homework, work too many hours, all while trying to squeeze in a social life. Our UCAN health coaches are pursuing degrees in health-related disciplines and have completed a minimum of 45 hours of training in health coaching.

You might think that a health coach is skilled… Read more

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Getting Started

Posted by Dawn on August 28, 2018

On the fence about making a change?

Good news – that’s totally normal. It’s called ambivalence. Ambivalence means having mixed feelings. On one hand, you’re tired after a long day and you don’t feel like getting to the gym. On the other hand, you really want the health benefits, the energy spike, and the stress release that comes with a workout.

Yep. It happens. And it’s ok.

So how do you get unstuck from the fence?

Meet with a U CAN health coach,… Read more

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