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Earth Night: Make an Impact While You Sleep

April 16, 2013 by katiesours

April 22nd marks the 43rd official Earth Day! World-wide, individuals and communities are “going green” to highlight the ever-growing issue of climate change. Here at BU, there are campus efforts in place to reduce our environmental impact, like Sustainability@BU and the 2013 Earth Day Festival on Thursday, April 18th (psst! We’ll be there!). But you don’t have to go out of your way to save the planet—you can actually do it while you sleep! Choose one (or all!) of these […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Sleep • Tags: Earth Day, sleep tips, sustainable sleep

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How Not to Fall Victim to Late Night Meals

March 29, 2013 by katiesours

The dirty: Weekend drinking can lead to over-eating. You booze, you cruise…through the fridge (or line at T Anthony’s). That pizza, Uburger, Shaw’s run, Cane’s box combo, 7-Eleven stop, Late Night meal burrito you decided to eat last night could have resulted from decreased willpower from alcohol, influence from friends, or a combo of the two. While late-night snacking might happen often, you might overlook it. And who wouldn’t? That might have been the best burrito you’ve ever had (or […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Smarter Partying • Tags: alcohol, alcohol safety, health goals, healthy eating, safer drinking, safer partying

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The Dirty Dozen: Which Foods to Eat Organic

March 12, 2013 by wellness930

By Jess K., Office of Residence Life ‘Organic’ may bring several thoughts to mind: food that is better for the environment, food that if better for you, food that supports local business, and food that is expensive. If you can’t afford to buy all of your groceries organic (and let’s face it – who can?!), consider using the Environmental Working Group’s annual list of the “Dirty Dozen.” This list identifies the twelve foods, which if bought organically, can reduce your […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Good Eats • Tags: Budget eating, Cheap eating, gluten-free, healthy eating, organic food

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Drink Safer this Spring Break

March 8, 2013 by studenthealthambassadors

By Emily J., Student Health Ambassador Thirsty Thursday. Keg stands. Tequila Shots. Solo Cups. Spring break. Many of us have been enticed by the partying atmosphere that follows the college stereotype. As a senior looking back, I too can admit that I once fell under the spell of the partying atmosphere at BU. Alcohol may produce an intoxicating “buzz” that many students seek in order to enjoy their weekend; however, sometimes the consequences of unsafe drinking produce terrifying effects like […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits • Tags: alcohol, moderate drinking, safer drinking, safer partying

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Health Rules to Live By

February 28, 2013 by Kari Pierce

Does skinny equate to healthy, or is there more to it than that? We are inundated with conflicting commands for thin bodies and healthy lifestyles, but there is a lot more to being healthy than just your jean size! I don’t know about you, but I think it is high time we start valuing health for what it really is: a complex web of physical, mental and emotional well-being! There are ‘experts’ everywhere you look, pushing diets and exercise equipment. […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits • Tags: happy, healthy, healthy habits, S.M.A.R.T. Goals

The Clean Eating Challenge

February 4, 2013 by wellness930

by Sofia D., Student Health Advisory Committee member “Don’t eat carbs!” “Eat only healthy fats!” “Gluten-free is the way to be!” Fad diets and healthy lifestyles are constantly changing and evolving. Recently I heard about a new trend called “clean eating.” I don’t know about you, but as soon as I heard these words I had visions of fruits and vegetables with Clorox and Windex. Not surprisingly, this is not what clean eating is. What is clean eating? It’s a […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Good Eats • Tags: clean eating, healthy eating, Recipe planning, Student Health Advisory Committee

Lather Up BU

January 30, 2013 by wellness930

By Emily J., Student Health Ambassador You’re avoiding the elevators when you can, using hand sanitizer like it’s gold, stuffing your coat with tissues. It seems everybody is doing everything they can to avoid being sick…except realizing the importance of washing your hands! Hand-washing is the single most important thing you can do to avoid getting sick this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The flu virus and stomach bugs spread like wildfire, and many […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits • Tags: flu prevention, hand washing, student health ambassadors

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5 Reasons to Live in the Wellness House

January 28, 2013 by wellness930

By Daniela A., Resident Assistant of the Wellness House What is the Wellness House? It’s a specialty community housing option for students committed to living in a substance free environment. 1. Sense of Community. I love living among other students that have similar lifestyle choices as me. All of the residents are committed to living in a positive and wellness-oriented environment. Boston University can seem like a big place, but having a strong support system where you live can be […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits • Tags: BU Residence Life, health, Specialty Community, substance free, wellness house

Helping U Get A’s at BU

January 7, 2013 by wellness930

By Christian S., graduate student at the BU School of Public Health New Year, new you. Meet your academic goals this semester with these simple strategies. Plan ahead. To increase your productivity, look ahead on Sunday nights to see what you have coming up that week and plan your time accordingly. Use the calendar app on your smart phone to set reminders for upcoming assignments and due dates. Ask questions. If something doesn’t make sense in class or in the […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits • Tags: Mugar Library, Study strategies, Study tips

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For the Love of Smoothies

January 7, 2013 by wellness930

By Jess K., Office of Residence Life If you have a sweet tooth but are trying to eat healthy this New Year, try a smoothie! Smoothies are ideal fuel-on-the-go for breakfast, snacks, or desserts because they are nutritious, convenient, and portable. Smoothies provide important protein, vitamins, and minerals for your body with ingredients like yogurt, orange juice, almond milk, and fruit. But watch out! Some smoothies are packed with sugar and complex carbohydrates which don’t have the health benefits. This […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Good Eats, On a Budget • Tags: breakfast, gluten-free, RiZe Bakery, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center, simple ingredients, smoothies

Category Archives: Building Healthy Habits

Earth Night: Make an Impact While You Sleep

How Not to Fall Victim to Late Night Meals

The Dirty Dozen: Which Foods to Eat Organic

Drink Safer this Spring Break

Health Rules to Live By

The Clean Eating Challenge

Lather Up BU

5 Reasons to Live in the Wellness House

Helping U Get A’s at BU

For the Love of Smoothies

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