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Self-care for college students: 10 things I do for self-care!
College can be very stressful for students, so it is very important to take extra care of yourself. Here are some things I like to do if I need a bit of extra self-care! When I am sad, stressed, bored, etc, I like to take a shower; it helps me to relax and feel better…
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Second-semester freshman: 5 things I wish I knew before going to college
College is a unique time of life; there are so many new things to try to balance and figure out. From my experience as a second-semester freshman, here are five things I wish I knew before going to college: To make living with your roommate sustainable, you need to set clear boundaries in the beginning.…
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New to working out? Here are 7 ways to get started in the gym
Going to the gym has become trendy, so lots of people are wanting to try it out. It can be hard to make this a habit and it’s hard to know where exactly to start. Working out is so much fun and is very beneficial to physical health. So, I talked with my dad who…
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Is vitamin D necessary? 4 benefits of daily vitamin D and sun exposure
It’s starting to get warmer in Nashville, which means everyone here on campus is outside getting some sun. Hammocks, picnic blankets and smiles all around. Because of this, we are getting our vitamin D intake. There are a few ways to get vitamin D; however, the sun is the best source of vitamin D. So,…
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Budgeting your time: how to balance college, health and your social life
It can be tough learning what to prioritize and balance in your life, especially in college. You want to prioritize your education, but you also want the “college experience” you have always looked forward to. It is the second semester of my freshman year of college, and I am still learning how to balance all…
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Want to live a sweeter life? The dos and don’ts of being sugar free
One of the things I am passionate about is sugar; I love living the sugar-free life. I believe that cutting added sugars from a person’s diet is one of the most beneficial things a person can do for their health. I found out in about fourth grade that I have a small allergic reaction to…
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Healthy habits: 5 realistic tips to get you on track with your health
It is a new year, which means crowded gyms and people making unrealistic goals for themselves. Typically, the gym crowd dies down at the beginning of February. This is because of people making large commitments at the beginning of the year that they cannot follow through with. That being said, I came up with five…