“Goooooo dawgs, sic ‘em, woof, woof, woof, woof!!” Athens is a completely different town on game days. There are people everywhere ready to cheer on our Dawgs to victory–some who have been in the same tailgate spot for over 20 years and others who are visiting Athens for the first time. But the commonality between…
Physical activity provides immediate stress relief as well as long-term stress management — just 20-30 minutes of walking per day, for example, can give you more energy, help you put things in perspective, improve your sleep, sharpen your mental productivity, and boost your self-confidence.
It’s your first year at one of the top schools in the nation, the University of Georgia. Now what? You may be living on your own for the first time, having to learn how to study effectively and efficiently, learning what to feed yourself, or making new friendships. Being a first year student can be…
Have you ever noticed how the exact same situation can stress one person out, but not affect another person at all? The difference can usually be explained by how each person thinks about it. Changing the way you think can help you manage stress in your life.
Give yourself “money in the bank” when it comes to preventing stress by adopting a wellness lifestyle approach to stress management.
April is Earth Month. You’re probably familiar with the term sustainability when it comes to environmental impact of reusable versus disposable products, transportation choices, and energy use. But what about food choices? With over seven billion people living, breathing, and eating on planet Earth, our daily food choices can add up to a big environmental…
Did you know the University Health Center offers $5 cooking classes? During these classes, students participate in making a delicious meal while learning about nutrition and food prep from campus dietitians, dietetic interns, and Peer Nutrition Educators.
Smoothies are a portable meal or snack that can pack in a lot of nutrients; protein, calcium, fiber, and more. They can be especially helpful when you don’t have much time, but need sustenance and energy to tackle your day. But what about when you don’t have access to much space or kitchen equipment and…
Anyone on social media can see how social distancing is impacting the way we eat; with many restaurants closed or limited to takeout-only options, folks took to the kitchen. Stores sold out of flour as people whipped up banana bread and sourdough starters with their newfound time at home. As the weeks pass by and…
The new year is a time for self-reflection; we examine what went well in the past year and what needs more work, setting goals for the year ahead. Often these goals are related to diet, weight loss, or exercise habits with an intention to change our physical appearance. But what are other ways we can…
The UHC will be closed Friday, Aug 4th for Staff Training.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.