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Sleep Easy with these Apps

April 18, 2013 by studenthealthambassadors

By Kate F., Student Health Ambassador We’ve all been there. Tossing and turning in our beds, lying awake as the clock ticks closer to morning. It’s frustrating when you can’t turn off your mind. Darren Marks, one of the UK’s leading hypnotherapists, is ready to help with a line of award-winning apps that are scientifically designed to easily relax your mind and body. Relax Completely Available on: iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Nokia and Windows 7 Cost: $2.99 Rating: 4.5 stars […]

Categories: Health Tools, Sleep • Tags: Darren Marks, hypnotherapy, iphone apps, relaxation, sleep

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Apps for Poor College Students

February 6, 2013 by katiesours

Afraid to check your bank account’s balance for fear there’s nothing there? Don’t let your budget bully you anymore! This semester, resolve to get your finger on your finances. This post features apps that help you make the most of your money. Mint.com Available on: iPhone, Android, the web Cost: Free, but you’ll need a free Mint.com account first! Rating: 4 stars Why We Love Mint: It’s simple: Staying up to date on money management can be hard work, but […]

Categories: Health Tools, On a Budget • Tags: budgeting, financial tools

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Yoga Poses for Sleep & Relaxation

December 19, 2012 by rachelmviola

Tense after sitting all day hunched over a computer or textbook? Does the stress of schoolwork have you all tied up in knots? Can’t seem to get to sleep? Perhaps it’s time for some yoga! If you’re not a seasoned yogi, don’t worry: below are three simple poses that even people brand new to yoga can try. These poses are great for winding down, relaxing, or preparing for sleep. For detailed instructions on how to do each pose, see our […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Health Tools • Tags: relaxation, sleep, stress, yoga

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Counting Down to Christmas with #AdvenTweets

December 1, 2012 by katiesours

It’s that time of year—the season of butter and sweets. We can try to justify eating poorly and not exercising all we want, but why wait until January 1st to make healthy resolutions? There’s already a brilliant tradition in place to help us tackle our holiday habits: the advent calendar. True, it traditionally includes eating chocolate every day leading up to Christmas, but we’ve revamped it a bit… #AdvenTweet Join BU Student Health on Twitter this month for daily activities […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Health Tools • Tags: fitness, healthy eating, personal health goals, Twitter

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Rest & Relax With These Apps

November 27, 2012 by rachelmviola

This semester, we’re featuring phone apps that are designed with your health in mind. Earlier we told you about the fabulous mobile food tools, Fooducate and Lose It! This post features apps that can help you make the most of your time to yourself – that is – rest and relaxation time. Stress is a major concern for everyone at some point in the semester – these apps can make it easier to unwind. Simply Being: Guided Meditation for Relaxation […]

Categories: Health Tools, Sleep • Tags: iphone apps, meditation, relaxation, roommates, sleep

Designed With Your Health in Mind

November 27, 2012 by rachelmviola

For better or for worse, we live in a world today where we’re increasingly dependent on our mobile devices. Yes, we may be tethered to our gadgets, but there is an upside, too: the many tools and resources available at our fingertips that can help us make smarter, healthier choices. This semester we’re featuring phone apps that are designed with your health in mind. No smart phone? No problem! Both of these apps have companion websites as well. Fooducate Available […]

Categories: Health Tools • Tags: healthy eating, iphone apps, personal health goals

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Sleep Easy with these Apps

Apps for Poor College Students

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Counting Down to Christmas with #AdvenTweets

Rest & Relax With These Apps

Designed With Your Health in Mind

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