Social Distancing While Shopping
One common challenge we share during social distancing is how to get the food that we need to feel our best. A nutritious diet supports physical and mental well-being.
Mentally Conquer Social Distancing!
This article has been adapted from SAMSHA’s Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During An Infectious Outbreak These are unprecedented times for everyone, so it’s understandable to be struggling with some stressful feelings. You might have anxiety, worry or fear related to many things, including your own health and that of your loved ones,…
Resist Xenophobia: Fight the Impact of COVID-19 with Empathy and Compassion
“Fear and anxiety can lead to social stigma which may arise when people associate a specific illness with a population or nationality, despite the fact that not everyone in that population is at increased risk of having the illness. This virus knows no geopolitical boundaries.” – American College Health Association, 2020
Tips for Staying Well During Virus Season
Let’s face it, no one wants the flu or other respiratory illness. So what are some ways to stay healthy?
Protect Yourself Against Respiratory Illness
Be a #HealthyDawg! Keep yourself and the UGA community healthy! Follow these simple steps to help prevent the spread of respiratory illness: Get a flu shot. The best way to prevent the flu is to be immune to the viruses. If you haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, you should get one! Practice good hand…
Keep Your Teeth: Wear the Mouthguard
February is Dental Health Month, and it also means that spring intramural teams are getting ready for the season! Here’s a friendly reminder from UHC Dental Clinic about the importance of mouthguards…
Healthy Hints from Fellow Dawgs
In Fall 2018, we asked students to leave #HealthyDawg hints on a display board at the Science Library. Here’s what you had to say…
How much should I be moving?
As the end of the semester approaches, it becomes harder to make sure you are still taking care of yourself – getting enough sleep, eating a well-balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and making time to get moving. But it’s just as important as ever to do so!
#FlUGA Tips for Dawgs
Flu season is upon us. At the University Health Center we are, as you can imagine, starting to see the signs and symptoms of flu trickle in. Below are some simple steps you can take to keep yourself and the UGA community healthy. Prevent the Flu Get a flu shot. The best way to prevent the flu…