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Western Kentucky University TopSCHOLAR® WKU Archives Records WKU Archives 2017 UA12/4 Stall Street Journal, Vol. 9 WKU Health Services Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_ua_records  Part of the Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Mass Communication Commons, and the Public Health Education and Promotion Commons Recommended Citation WKU Health Services, "UA12/4 Stall Street Journal, Vol. 9" (2017). WKU Archives Records. Paper 7546. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_ua_records/7546 This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by TopSCHOLAR®. It has been accepted for inclusion in WKU Archives Records by an authorized administrator of TopSCHOLAR®. For more information, please contact topscholar@wku.edu. STALL STREET JOURNAL A PUBLICATION OF WKU HEALTH EDUCATION & PROMOTION AND TOPPERWELL 9, TISSUE 1 I Be Clean, Eat Smart, Just For the Health of It I wku.edu/hep (270) 745~ 5033 The Stall Street Journal is intended for fun, education and promotion of wellness, not as a formal scholarly publication · AODERA'l'l TO AVEII IICIDt AalU. "41MOH 4m nun"$ WILL HURi' AID IT l'Wt E ..... TO .MiOVE. 0 AVIIIEM,_. · ._ 'l'IWT, l&IR. lliWall CINIIU'IICNl,JIUMff IIDSl • flPIPN • DR't • 11M PADIIUC.'I\VE ClOUGII Usually, influenza lasts three to ten clays. Also the sy,optor,s are very severe and higher with the F lu than a cold, you are advi sed to consu It '!IDUI"' doctor • Doctor wi 11 prescribe over-the--C<IU'>ter nedication. . CMGU'l'lOIII .......... NG, · LON OF CJIIIELI.. IIIDIEN. - POCT-11\ML DalP Ycx.r SYMP'tol"ls usually start between 1 and 3 days af'ter yc,u get inf'ected with a cold v irus. They typically last f'or about 3 to 7 days and can be treated with antibiotics. ANSWER: A . Sarah has a viral Inf'ection by looking at the SYMPtOMS, she wil l •l-lealthy eating on campus •Medical concerns (diabetes, food allergies, and heart health) •Making improuements to current eating habits •Grocery shopping and food f lanning need an over- the- counter Medication. •Vegetarian and Vegan nutri ion •Emotional issues with food •Healthy eating on a bu.dget 0 le wash their s properly r using toilet larsc:ience.con> Oa cf-~~~g!QPeS6 oranges FRESH VEGGIES! carrots~celery~ broc:c:ol :i lPS & SPREADS UMMus,yogurt, eanut butter, r jelly! & JUICE • Most testicular cancet s are fOU'lCI by nen theftselves or their partner. very few are fOU'lCI by a phys i cian . This is why it is if'IP(Jrtant to be faniliar with what i s norMCJl. If YoU do notice any changes then see a doctor il'IN!diately. To learn the steps for how to conduct a self-exa rdnation please go to: /WWW.TE.fflall.AllCAJICERET't.ORG /TEfflCULAR-ftLF-EMM 1. Water does c o ntr~eto l cay. f' water is s l i ghtly idated and actual ly he l ps strengthen 'YO',.r teeth. 2,Drink i ng water k eeps YoU f'u l ly hydrated whether YDU ere playing sports or "-19ing out with f'riends i n the sun. te on a bottle POWE l:lfflllR:~ ~ ~ --1L1---:i,,a;;:ocated Preston Center~ DSU, ,___.- Snell Hall~ Cherry Hall~ , Acadenic Conplex, «~-- .... Southwest Ha 11 ~ ,___ & Northeast Ha 11 STALL STREET JOURNAL A PUBLICATION OF WKU HEALTH EDUCATION & PROMOTION AND TOPPERWELL VOLUME 9, TISSUE 3 I Be Clean, Eat Smart, Just For the Health of It I wku.edu/hep (270) 745- 5033 .... , .. - .. --, So6ert~ Drugs 6t~ 4~~ Q Q : ' -,~ •'-:--;..._ \..; I Western Kentucky University is an • reasonable accommod_ollon JQ In ~~ The Stall Street Journal is intended for fun, education and promotion of wellness, not as a formal scholarly publication PUMPKIN SOUP - • ) I INGREDIENTS~ . - :3/4 cur water, divided "3 - 1 smal onion, cho) peel i - 1 can (15 ounces pumpkin puree 2 cups unsalted vegetable &roth - ~ /2 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1 /4 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1 cup fat-free milk - 1 /8 teasp?on black pepper -! gre_en onion top, cliopped D1rect1ons: 1. In a large saucepan, heat 1 /4 cup water over medium heat. 2. Add onion and cook until tender, about :3 minutes. Don't let onion dry out. :3. Add remaining water, pumpkin, broth, cinnamon and nutmeg. 4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. 5. Stir in the milk and cook until hot. 6. Don't boil. 7. Ladle sour. into warmed bowls and garnish with black pepper and green niontor.s. 8. Serve immediately. {II /www,n1~1in~,or,/ht.ilt !,y-lifeotyle/rC!!Clpc!,lp11mpkift-:,()11p/rc:p-20049697 J STALL STREET JOURNAL A PU BLICATION OF WKU HEALTH EDUCATION & PROMOTION AND T OPPERWELL VOLUME 9, TISSUE 4 I Be Clean, Eat Smart, Just For the Health of It I wku.edu/hep (270) 745~ 5033 The Stall Street Journal is intended for fun, education and promotion of wellness, not as a formal scholarly publication t---+-t-t--t-..----1 Brain Game s\\O Your & C ~ Test Your Brain! How Many Squares Can You Find?! ,-00 ------ (Ans..,, somewhere on this page) s the country are './">t s as a symbol of elr support for due to recent events. ..-,1• -\e reflev0 · -·~~ ~. e Involved In efforts to ort those who may Ith someone at the d Social ~ , \ make a dlt' erence e Page Hall, V' · - Think about the people ~• Mindfulness (mahuynd-fuh l-nls): Mindfulness Is a who are most important to you - Repeat a posltlve affirmation. Example: "I can do this" state of active, open attention on the present. When you're mindful, you - Laugh at something you did ' 1 - Make time for hobbles observe your thou hts and feelln s • Bananas have high Levels of tryptophan, from a dl~tance wlthoui which is converted to serotonim this promotes - Stand up and stretch Judging them as good or bad. a better mood and is a great energy supplier or more Information • Apples and strawberries are high in antioxidants, 0 to: facilitating Learning and short/Long-term memory w.m1n<1ruLorg • Whole grains (Like whole wheat bread) increase blood flow to the brain. To function, the brain needs a steady supply of energy in the form of glucose Jtl&.t~ • Peanut butter has Vitamin E and protein, ~ which contributes to cognitive health, and LUMOSITY - helping you stay fuller for Lon_ger A FREE APP WITH OVER so (source: Rachel Patrick, RDN, GAMES CREATED BY SCIENTISTS Health & Fitness Lab) AND GAME DESIGNERS TO -..A IMPROVE COGNITI A~ILITY. , •. -.-,,,,~ Academic Advising - Student Success Center 270-7 45-5065; DSU Room: 2141 academlc.advislng@wku.edu AARC advises all Exploratory/Generally Undecided Students and helps these students plan for their potential major and provide advlslng,student success initiatives, and training on advising for faculty and staff Counseling & Testing Center -270-7 45-3159; Potter Hall, Rm. 409 Help line 24 hour emergency service: 270-843-4357 The Center Is committed to promoting the academic mission of the university by providing a variety of psychological services. Here-To-Help Online Mental Health: you can ask questions about school, relationships, personal Issues, or just about life In general. http://www.wku.edu/heretohelp/heretohelpemall.php Fact: Suicide Is the second leading cause of death, after accidents, among college students. (Source: WKU Counseling & Testing) trl \-"' ®rnfJ@!h rflllf)@ //@'iP JJl@TJfj<!J@~ !lJ@(jfjr]J!fj -Don't arrive starving! -Use a smaller plate if possible. -Eat a salad before your holiday meal and high fiber foods. -Eat slo~ and wait 10 minutes before you go back to get more food. -Have small portions of s~ts. -Take a walk with a friend aft.m-tu<1rl1t' ;((,0\\lin~ Exercise ~ ~~\\\ Ynn1c Allacfrs lo r,,,.,.._.-1. Take a Long, slow breath In through your nose-first fUUng __ _,.,_the lower lungs, then the ~>-'>'Z1 ____ .___ ..__ upper Lungs 2. Hold your breath for 3 seconds 3. Exhale slowly while relaxing the muscles in your face, Jaw, shoulders, and stomach (Source: anxieties.co Amber Bishop, Senior O: How do you manage your end of the semester stress? A: "Some of my favorite ways to beat stress are reading a non-school related book, hanging out with friends and family, coloring and playing with furry friends." Western Kentucky University 1s an eql@!_ opportunity in ftut ion of h,g ~ education and upon request provides reasonable accommodation to individuals w~ disMiilities;"WWw. wku.eduteoo' C> 2016 Western Kentucky University. Printing paid from-sta e funds, KRS STALL STREET JOURNAL A PUBLICATION OF WKU HEALTH EDUCATION & PROMOTION AND TOPPERWELL VOLUME , TISSUE 4 I Be Clean, Eat Smart, Just For the Health of It I wku.edu/he ) 745- 5033 e Stall Street Journal is intended for fun, education and promotion of wellness, not as a formal scholar! · - IS THE MOST COMMON STD ON b~ate . GE CA -FOLLOWED BY - HLAMYDI IMES.CO " • ~ \\eartl) € e:, entse~ ~ ~ Q: What percentage of college students ~ will get an STD by the time they graduate? A: "75%" Tatum w. -Bowling Green, KY 1 in 4 college students have an STD, or will by graduation (CDC.gov). : When do you think a person should be tested for STI/STDs? A: "Semi-annually" Xzaveion P.-Bowling Green, KY It's a good idea to be tested every year regardless of relationship status or risk factors if sexual!}' active. Q: What 1s your preferred method of birth control? A: "I like to be on the birth control pill." Courtney M.-Hazel Green, AL There are over 20 different forms of protection, including implants, the Depo Shot, condoms, the Pill, and more. It's always good to talk your options with your doctor. Q: What is a dental dam used for? A: "It is a sheet like barrier used for oral sex or anal areas or vaginal areas." Casey C.-Copperas Cove, TX Correct! A dental d is a barrier method use r oral s ,. Limit Partners , , 2. Practice ~l>stinence VENEREAL DISEASE 1. u~ condoms or ot;her prot;eetion THE LATIN POSSESSIVE 'I. A\tOid ~x under the inP1uence OP dl'U8S and a1coho1 ROMAN GODDESS s. Get rou1;ine STD Testina OF LO us G. ASf1 IIOUr doc1;or SbOUli lihe hPY \taccine-(VIA MED E.ACADEMIC.RU) encouraaed POI' men and women ) /bt ;.,.~ f'vSource~ r1;r.o~ UNIQUE FACTORS THAT PLACE YOUT~ : ~-.r ~-  0 I ~ BIOLOGY LACIC OF ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE MULTIPLE SEX PARTNERS ·~,..,, }J :,.\FJ ltJ :.l:: :.\_;J:j f h'J::~'1 •MAKE THE COMMITMENT AND BE CLE~R WHY YOU WANT THIS •AVOID SITUATIONS WHICH COULD M~KE IT DIFFICULT TO SAY NO •DEFINE WHAT YOU WILL/WON'T DO •LIST THE BENEFITS •REMEMBER THAT YOU AREN'T ALON Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): the retrovirus that can lead to Al DS if left untreated for a inon Male S ♦ long period of time. HIV is spread through direct contact tott' . TJ/sr/J e with body fluids from someone with the virus, such as: • Unusual discharge/smell om the vagina in the pelvic area 4. DISPOSE OF THE CONDOM 1,1 A WASTE RECEPTACLE-DO NOT • WWW.WKU.EDU/HEP • HEALTH EDUCATION & PROMOTION HAS FREE SEXUAL HEALTH SUPPLIES LOCATED IN ROOM 1074 OF THE HEALTH SERVICES BUILDING, INCLUDING: 0 FREE MALE AND FEMALE CONDOMS 0 LUBRICANTS 0 DENTAL DAMS • GRAVES GILBERT CLINIC (GGC) ON CAMPUS IS AVAILABLE FOR MEDICAL CARE INCLUDING STI TESTING & TREATMENT. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ON CAMPUS OR BY CALLING (270)781-5111 • GGC ALSO OFFERS THE EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILL, OR PLAN B, AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE COMPARED TO STANDARD PHARMACIES A C F p STU BEC SIDE SUB ~ • blood, semen, breast milk, and vaginal/rectal fluids. ~ Both: * A need to urinate often * Drip or discharge fro ~'o the penis ~-* Sores, bumps or near or on the pe testides, mouth * Burning and pain when or rectum urinating Service~ re available in the Health ~ervices Bldg. at GGC.@ WKU on cam us (Source: AIDS.gov) Free HIV Testing Dates for the Spring 2017 semester: Testing is 20 mms, is confidential, and oral-no blood required! F b 14th E c, e ruary HIE March 28th c:'J 13 Apri I 18th ,_ All dates are 10am-3:30pm in Room 1064 in the Health ervices Bldg. · · · - --.... 11·11hiilti~-i¥1iiM11111ill·l11ih1iii■ ◄ SS WITH PARTNER AND YOUR HEALTHCARE. PROVIDER. ~--• Register for WellU to (Source: bedsider.org) at www.wku.edu/awel STALL STREET JOURNAL A PUBLICATION OF WKU HEALTH EDUCATION & PROMOTION AND TOPPERWELL VOLUME 9, TISSUE 5 I Be Clean, Eat Smart, Just For the Health of It \ wk . The Stall Street Journal is intended for fun, education and promotion of wellness, not as a formal schola Wlbll~.INI (C(OlUJINll'IIINIG ~ sc,\1:,:1\'~\tt/,Hs ~ •: c;; ii\l IHTBAN,ums CLUB J, ( :J&tO~II~.§ <G)O~.§ 1f'OO ~I&~ - - SP~~iiLwDu~~1&0i R0l/C ' ISOJICE: NATENAIIATllllllSlllOOIS~GJ. * EATING DISORDERS ARE ABNORMAL EATING HABITS THAT NEGATIVELY AFFECT A PERSON'S PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. THE MOST COMMON ED'S ARE BULIMIA NERVOSA AND ANOREXIA NERVOSA. 20 MILLION WOMEN AND 10 MILLION MEN IN THE U.S. WILL SUFFER AT SOME TIME IN THEIR LIFE * WARNING SIGNS: OVER EXERCISING, REFUSAL TO EAT IN FRONT OF OTHERS, ~ POOR SELF-ESTEEM, FREQUENTLY COMMENTING ON PHYSIQUE OF THEMSELVGsr --OTHERS, OR VISITS TO THE BATHROOM AFTER MEALS. o.m'IR:saJ!olMlfllTY.IIIGI t/ l ) * IF YOU OR A FRIEND HAVE CONCERNS OF AN EATING DISORDER. CONSIDER t jCOUNSELING & TESTING CENTER'S SUPPORT GROUP, EATING FOR ME, IN □SU RM ""f 3018 ON MONDAYS AT 3PM. .....,.. I -MEETINGS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND A REGISTERED DIETITIAN IS PRESE APP BY SEARCHING WIIU CAMPUS R&C IN YOUR APP STORE ,.,,, , ~ TO DISCUSS SAFE EATING BEHAVIORS • • . , ... i':11/ ~ \ . /" ,,zv ~ AKEY WAl{l-Y, EGBS & BAl{EV BREAKFAST MEANS "BREAK THE FASr WHICH REFERS TO THE TIME SPENT SLEEPING BEFORE BREAKF,AST. EADOF GYOURMINI E WITH JUNK FOO , CK UP ON HEAL THIER CH AS DRIED FRUITS, VEGE ATMEAL, OR UNSALTED POPC •RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT FOODS -~w~-.,THAT GIVE YOU THE FEELING OF BEING FULL CAN PREVENT YOU FROM GOING BA f'.OR MORE LATER IN THE DAY. ,s;, rfHINGS THAT ARE BOTH HIGH IN SATIETY AND HEALTHY AT THE SAME TIME ARE PRETTY WELL KNOWN, SUCH AS EGGS, MEAT, F ISH, AND OATMEAL. « • -t-u.~IIP'"4k~•hl'•lli.rJH.t-_Mf,. □EATING BREAKFAST KICK-STARTS DIGESTION AND FIRES UP METABOLISM FOR THE WHOLE DAY. IT ALSO RESTORES GLUCOSE LEVELS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO BRAIN FUNCTION, <fWl!I, OOJ(lll'Ylll\WAll!ll'.lll/l (270) 745~ 5033 Ballin, on a Budget Brown Rice: :t.8 cents per f erving, $1-75for a t-tb. bag r Whote-Wheat/Muttigrain pasta: 24 cents per serving, t-fb. boxfor about $t.69 Black Beans: 34 cents per Sfrving, about $1.19 per 15 oz. can Canned Yuna: 70 cents per serving, $0.85-#.99 depeniling on type k brand Russet Potatoes: 33 cents per potato, /3.99jor a5-tb a (contams tt-13 potatoes) Sourc · http:/ www.webmd.com _..._.,]L .... OUTS ESK CHAIR L•SITS ETERGENT CAN ELL WORKOUT VIDEOS S, PUSH-UPS, AND P ENT FREE ~~ t ~ \ / I /. r~ ~~ , •THE WKU RESTAURANT GROUP WEBSITE OFFERS MENUS AND NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION, "ASK THE DIETITIAN", AN One Starbucks Grande White Chocolate mocha with all the fixings contains · 67 grams of sugar and 440 calories! Vou can still love Starbucks without all of those calories b9 ... SEASONAL TIPS F. H ANDWELl.N -. , ,.~·· " -Adding ice g ID...-'r .. -Request sugar-fre~ svrup ,Q ._- 1 -Opt for a smaller size ~"' -Declining whipped cream 1 , , 1 ,.." ~REXERCISING AND LOVE SPORTS? OFFICIALS ARE NEEDED FOR INTRAMURAL GAMES! SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE INTRAMURAL OFFICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE PRESTON CENTER. CONTACT 1R:ACt STtNZ fOR MOR£ INfO: D:ANitL.STtNZ936 . . UPCOMING INTRAMURAL REGISTRATION DATES' ** ~.rour. '/.. Are, We,e, 1roup elA-,-,e,., ope,n h viii-I,\ .,1-y4 · An4 hleull-t Ml olllm,-, Are, l-Au1ht 171 hAllle-4 An~ SINGLES RACQUETBALL: 3/6 - 3/20 oe-rl-i\ie,~ iMhuohr .. MARCH MADNESS: 3/ 12 - 3/ 16 ..,_ ,, ILh t ,o"L ,.L I ,,. <~ j , nt- nt,A, . dl ne,.,., "1V A ',O D«¥ n:e,e, PDi\1 4V4 FALL FOOTBALL: 3/20 .... 4/3 00111 o-,'l-ion. etrouw.~e-re,nee, . ' ,.....,,,.~ .. he-1  \ gro ' \ _ VINGS SALTY swe AHOU BARS ~ fruit NUTS ' peag;~::::;er/ sandwich mm MIX OR_ TRY THESE DRJNKS: EXTREME PURSUIT OF -!?rewed coffee or Americano: o-s calories MUSCLE GROWTH ARE -caffe misto: 60 calories \ -Skinnv Cappuccino: 60 calories · lt -Skinnv Peppermint mocha: 110 "SRinnf in Starbucks lingo means non-fat milk 'and no whipped cream ..-"J ~ ---~Qu fcK TIPS -',c'; ' OFTEN SEEN AS HEAL THY BEHAVIORS FOR MALES. ACTUALLY THEY CAN il-!DICATE A SIGNIFICANT DISORDER AND CAN LEAD ~ \. TO SEVERE HEALTH liiiJ'- ISSUES." -r IT'S IMPORTANT TO GET NUTRIENTS WITHIN YOUR DIET. SO THAT YOU CAN GLOW FROM THE INSIDE OUT! 

UA12/4 Stall Street Journal, Vol. 9

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Western Kentucky University TopSCHOLAR® WKU Archives Records WKU Archives 2011 UA12/4 Stall Street Journal, Vol. 3 WKU Health Services Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_ua_records  Part of the Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Mass Communication Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, and the Public Relations and Advertising Commons This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by TopSCHOLAR®. It has been accepted for inclusion in WKU Archives Records by an authorized administrator of TopSCHOLAR®. For more information, please contact topscholar@wku.edu. Volume 3 Issue 1 August 2010 www.wku.edu/healthsetvices * Phone 270-745-5033 Laundry Tips & Etiquette • Remove your laundry promptly. ·Do not borrow soap and quarters. "ni~~' ·Clean the lint trap after every wash. Source: haremanagemrt.suite!Ol.O'.lll/arade.cfrr\l~oory,ri-5· easy,;teps Ways to Commit to Stay Fit Wed., Sep. 15 ,, .. m~ .. .. , .... "I\M\-,:Sep.\4 \0 - .3:30 IPffl @ "9&"h s.m~--I (!a,a,EI R.a.a.mroate li~ique,tte -Clean up after yourself. -Be quiet when your roommate is studying -Never wake a sleeping roommate. -Don't use your roommate's stuff without permission. -Don't lock your roommate out during a visit from boyfriend/ girlfriend. -Never get physical when your roommate is around, even if he or she is asleep. -Never gossip, make fun, OR spread secrets about your roommate. Source: www.suite101.com 6-7 D).'C 340 wku.edu/healthservices/ passport-to-wellness ffii:t?'t., 1 w-1-sm c?J; 1 HS· tr'1::tr➔ i' U llathtoOffl Do4s M\CI Don4ta -Always flush. ~ ~~(ijj \WID)~~ fflfiltffli@bl~dMI im:ft llflml§IpfflJsflp~ - Create a budget. _:j!J!.Jf.J~!1 nfJ ·n µ::;; - Know your spending habits. - Gather your pay stubs, tax returns, credit card statements, loan statements, receipts, insurance bills, etc., to -Do not urinate on toilet seat 8•iiiiMil59b - ~ffifi!) help you get started. •. ~ • Avoid the red. Find ways to cut back. • or in shower. -Wipe up water around the sink after you wash your hands. -Rinse the sink after you brush your teeth. -Don't cut your hair in the bathroom -Sweep up your hair if you shed. -Always wear shower shoes. . -Wear a robe to the shower. Source: www.usc.edu/student-affairs -Wear your contact lenses as prescribed. -Always wash your hands before handling your contact lenses. -Clean your contact lens case. -Never use plain water directly on your contact lenses. -Clean your contact lens by rubbing it gently with your finger in the palm of your hand. -Never wear another person's contact lenses, especially if they have been worn before. -Contact lenses may cause your eyes to become sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunglasses or a hat. -Don't sleep with your contact lenses unless you have "Extended Wear" contacts! -Put in your contact lenses before applying makeup to avoid contaminating your contact lens. Source: www.webmd.con,/ eye-health/ caring-contact-lens 11u• ■-• • J.111, .......... .... FuD1ill11Jlll•l1 ,11c8fi1 Vlllb rt ,...,..,, INII I Peer Health Educators I - Determine your wants and needs. • - Reward yourself by putting money into savings. - Expect the unexpected. ***Don't give up.*** SOurce: www.citizensbank.com/student-loans/budgeting.aspx -Stay focused. -Listen carefully • -Try to see other's point of view. -Respond to criticism with empathy. -Take time out when reaching a ~ @ heated argument. l! ~ / -Ask for help if you need it. -~ Source: stress.about.com/ od/ relationships/ ht/ healthycomm.htm A~dl -~m.•~----lt's normal to feel homesick. -Keep busy and you'll find yourself missing home less. Find out what kinds of student activities are available. -Make friends. -Get to know your roommate. -Stay in touch with family and friends back home. -Talk to your RA. -If needed, talk to a counselor (located on the 4th floor of Potter Hall). -If your room is cozy and comfortable, it will feel more like home so start decorating. -Give yourself time to adjust. Source: collegeuniversity.suite101.com/ article.cfm/ college_students_and_ homesickness J JjjJ} )J!;j!J Volume 3 Issue 2 September 2010 www.wku.edu/healthservices * Phone 270-745-5033 ~Il~ ~Gml~~ iJJT!J ~JJjJJJ~" lj '-' .!J1JCD1l~~!J!J.::: ur .::;::rnj-i:.!.)H.:;clo!.J::::rJ::::;::;, ~v ::iJ!J J'J bt.::J.ti i:.: !Jj i ur J:.:::~ f J1J111. J;J .!..uµ.:::.::.c: ,!J.::!!:'.i'J:;:Jl !)f,::;J,dJ::; !Ji WDf: !IE.IJl u .C~h.J, s;JwJJJJllft µ:.1J=:: ur lJ u1.:::iJ !:,Jl~JJ. ~~ 1 ., "f!!JnJ !il: :;::r,;!Jn !.JJJ !.i1:::jr i:JhJ2i::;r, il~/~iJ:: !.l!J':=~ W.J!'. diu!~.=. ,.J ~tuJ :aJ.tiJ !i1= JJ:fc,!JIL !Ju 11!.:J! l.=! dJ:::JJJ ::;J::::=::;J ir ~ii ur µ:.1::;; ~'.J!. ~Jl\LE~ jfiljlfiJm~\!lf ~J~~JJ~~~­~: WWW,br11Gl,Of9/~~ ---Source: www.lndiana.edu/ Nengs/ hints/ holiday.html ~~~ Sources: * highwaysafety. Icy.gov /files /tip _sheets/ impaireddriving.pdf *www.cga.ct.gov/ 2008/rpt/ 2008-R-0128.htm *publicintox.com/kentucky-alcohol-intoxication/ liree HIV l'e~tin.9 Tue.S~p. l,4 :tQ,,. ~!30 @ Health Services Source: www.ncat.edu/Nnewsinfo/announcements/ safety.html Get Quit Clinics Free 1 hour workshop that gives tips, tools, and resources to get you on your way to being a former smoker. @ 3:00 & 6:00 in OUC 340 on Wed., Sep. 22 & Thu., Sep. 23 www.wku.edu/healthservices/GetQuit-Clinic ~fu)~ ©]~ ~ firu ~@ill~~ G) ~ ~ ©] ~ ~zJOCll'.!llr©m®mD Source: www.sandiego.edu/safety/residence_hall.php T -6U)~8 ~w~~ ;;:m.filillli~ 'Jl1~W~ ajjfulj~; ~~J]j}i]4lill11 . ~1Jg  1J11lru1f© 1l!M-8}rfhm~~J, e-cilho "JmtJW11 -JM~~illL~J1 ~ ~l'.!1m41 j 'w i!l~Jillli' ~ !1Jfil} .flt all]~J:J1:JJMJ~jJ!J, •/ / ' 1 ,,-:;.~• ~,~ "Ways, tQ, Commit to Stay ~it" 1ic·~c;,'i,i~~ resented by Jarka \lOITcl€QV<l, ,- '" .. ,,Ji . C ...i· Peer Health Educators \ ~\\\\\'-;?,J. EXefCISe OC>rl!!(natOf Recruiting Now!!! ~_;;:./ . ® Wed S~p. 15 A I T d Ill '~~ " ' . . ppy O ay .. , Ill ~  6 .. °lQUel;4Q, Visit wku.edu/topperwell · · · ~ www.wku.edu/healthsen1ices/passport-to•wellness Stall Stroot Volume 3 Issue 3 September 2010 www.wku.edu/healthservices * Phone: (270) 745 5033 F n rl ro c m ny ch d t lung cance . www.randomfunfacts.com ~et r=inancial f;()als Find out more at: wku.edu/echug ~o,-,.t~ ~,,_,413~t,,,_--,-~ Be frugal now and live like a student. ~Show your student ID for discounts. ~ Keep one credit card & use sparingly. ~ Plan ahead for your sources ~... of income and expenses. "' ~ Keep a daily log of what you are spending. • ~ Adopt a spending plan at the start of your first semester & s aim to stick to it. / ~ It's ok to juggle with your finances in the beginning. ~ Make a plan to leave college without credit card debt. has financial calculators for your goals. Source: www.financialplan.about.com/ 6 ~()U fllltJ ~~ 3,5 % of --.. college students drop out of college due to money-related issues. United College Marketing Service •• -rfi ·J· ,,..7,7-7, u Be a healthier U! Sign up today! wku.edu/wellu ~ Do not carry credit card instead carry cash. ~ Be aware of interest rates. ~Save your change in a piggy bank. ~ Keep a personal budget. ~ Build an emergency fund by saving a few dollars a month. ~ Pay your bills on time. Use your planner to keep track of the due dates. ~ Spread out your expenses. ~ Plan your meals out for the week so you are less likely to eat fast food. }.. ' W$s;,o.;:~\ "Social Fun l"(J •7, , 111(_,.r.,- 1 · ithout Coming ,&/, -~-··~· Undone" Wed. Oct. 13 ~ Divide common expenses with your roommate. DUC 340 6pm ~ Visit mint.com, it will send alerts to you by email or text about your accounts. ~ Put your cash in envelopes for different expenses (i.e. food, entertainment, & gas). Source: www.moneymanagementtips.com Free HIV Testing Tue. Oct 19th 10:00 am-3:30 pm @ Health Services Getting Started:Visit youngmoney.com it provides everything you need to start investing. \ e ulc:n!!! www.wku.edu/ healthservices/ passport-to-wellness ~ You are never too young to begin investing. ~ You have an advantage over other investors, which is time. Time really is money! ~ As little as $20 a month can add up to thousands in a few years pending interest rates. "' Have part of your paycheck directly deposited into a separate savings account. You won't miss what you don't see. ~ Go ahead, make the right decision for the future. www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/ 2008/08/ 22/ 25-smart-budget-and-money-saving-tips-for-college-students/ Volume 3 Issue 4 October 2010 www.wku.edu/healthservices * Phone 270-745-5033 -It is shown to decrease risk of coronary artery disease. -Excellent sources of fiber include: navy beans, black beans, limo beans, cereals, and breads. 2% of WKU students have 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Spring 2010 NCHA Doto ••• -May help to maintain a healthy · · 22% of WKU students have 3-4 servings of. fruits and vegetables per day. blood pressure. Spring 2010 NCHA Doto -Excel lent fruit & vegetable sources: sweet potatoes, tomato paste, limo beans, cooked greens, and • -Keeps eyes and skin healthy and protects against infections. -Excellent fruit & vegetable sources: sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, spinach, and turnip greens. bananas. Chicken Salad ~ipe -serve over salad greens or as a sandwich filling 2 cups Chopped COOl(ed ChiCl(etl U'I cup nonfat Plain yogurt -Combine an ingredienu and Stir until wen mixed. 2 teaspoons muStard Refrigerate or serve immediatelY. 3 tablespoons chopped ce1ery U'I cup chopped seedtess grapes N~~f;! 1::!£i per serving: Salt and freShlY ground btacf( Calories 200 * Fat 8 g * fiber O g * Protein rl g * pepper --~ arbohY<frates 'I g ~ Events Corning Soonw free HWreSting ~ • rues., QCt.19 e-cJUG 10 arn -3:30 prn '""'° , @ Health Services ■ ■ . . ◄11#1► "Dorrn Dret on a Drrne" --rues., Oct. 26 ~ 6·7 Ptn Health Services LobbY <. .. a .. ,., £7-~ 1f~~~~~oi, .. \ ping so You're not Moping" ;{\~'~'p'Presented bY 13eStY Pierce ~~ Outreach coordinator Wed., Nov. 17 6-7 Ptn DUC 3qr.\l......,,- ~ ~~~m How to Avoid the Freshman 15 *Avoid/minimize eating unhealthy food. -Try to stay away from sweets such as ice cream, cookies, fried foods, cream cheese, chips & donuts. -Set a goal to eat fast food no more than 2-3 times a week. -Practice leaving food on your plate, order lunch size meals, use smaller plates, and when eating out choose healthier options. *Avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. -Empty calories in alcohol can lead to excessive weight gain. -One beer has the same number of calories as a hotdog (approximately 150 calories). -Excessive drinking also causes some people to eat late at night. *Avoid eating food late at night. -The typical food of choice at 1 or 2 am is pizza. -Because it is easy to obtain, cheap, and satisfying. *Don't keep unhealthy snacks in your dorm room. -Chips, cookies, crackers, doughnuts, and chocolate all go straight to your body in the form of fat. -Don't eat out of the bag/ box. -Buy snack-sized packages *Eat more healthy foods. -The first step is to change your current eating habits. -Try to start swapping out alternatives for the typical unhealthy foods that you eat (i.e., baked chips and light popcorn). -Try to eat carrots, pretzels, peanut butter (in moderation) fruit, low fat yogurt and low fat granola. -Minimize sodas, i.e., if you ore drinking 2-3 sodas a day, switch to 1 soda I every day or every other day. .. Source: ·:, www.freshman15.com/healthy-eating-guide.php Volume 3 Issue 5 October 2010 www.wku.edu/healthservices * Phone 270-745-5033 - - 22 arrests @ WKU t sthome I football gamel f''--"1-5 alee-hol~ . www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov -Men al,confusion. -V&qliting. -SeguF'es. -lrregularbreathing. -Low body temperature. If any suspicion : -Call 911 for help. - Do not wait for all symptoms to be present. Calorie Chart Type or Drink Ounces calorics Budweiser Beer 12 140 Bud Light Beer 1Z 110 Miller Light Beer lZ 96 Merlot, red wine 4 95 Chardonnay, white 4 100 wine Champagne 4 105 Margarita 5 550 Mudslide 4.5 417 Long Island Iced 8 380 Tea Pina Colada 6 293 Rum and Diet Coke 6 65 Mike's Hard 12 240 Lemonade Jager Bomb 9 213 I Bacardi Silver 12 225 Drinks Bacardi Silver low 12 94 r~rh .-The alcohol in drinks of either low alcohol content (below 15%} or high alcohol content (over 30%} tend to be absorbed into the body more slowly: http://www.2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/funfacts/ Sl)lll>Q 2()10 MCW-()8111 rted that the~ 20/i of VJ\"-U students re~ exam, or an 1 _Q -" a lower grade on 1o,.,er grade in the recel'l/t:U ei"ed a " d the . portant project rec . ncomplete/droppe t ':ourse or recei"~f ~h~ Colc\lF\u/Sore throa . coutse oecaus SOtfU/TUMtto-JJe«.~-• ~~~UG "'· loodw 'r your thumbl behind your ears I . _ while spreading your fingers on top of your head. Move your scalp back and for1h slightly by making circles with your finge,1ipl for 15-20 seconds. IMyontt,elr- Fr~WKUS~ -Close y~r eyes and place your ring 1906  H~ .SW fingers d1rectly under your eyebrows, near the bndge of your nose. ~~Ci~ n' lf2101 Slowly inc:feaM the pressure for ~ 5.10 N<X>ndl then ,...ntly release. http/ elpguid'!P'QlmentaVstress_re4,ef_ ' .,... med t1on.'.'.Yoga- relaxabOn.hlm Repeat 2-3 times. ~ -If YOU receiv~ the aifts in the sone " The Twelve Davs of Christmas ... vou would receive 364 eifts. Wee~ . &.:..:==~!»:.!.W=~n~t. P!a tout nd ssib • ~~~~~l&l>;,~U:::a~ wri to OUtte dwf able to concentrate so m . Take advantage of stuay s eets and dy sessions. Schedule in sleep. 5, ~ercise. There·• no better source for stre11s relief. 6. Priorjtire. You have limited time to study. If you know inforrntttton for one final better than another, don't spend too much time on the flnal yqu (etl confident about. 7, Keep things in perspective. What'• the worst thing that can happen if you don't do well on this test? 8. f0t fruit, (oranges & banana,) for energy. 8'lur-. ealth What makes a healthy relationship? Why do you think people feel the need to engage In sexual activity? n veto nd honut ec:h other. have to quality ogether •peop1e get caught up In the heat of the moment and feel like it'a the right moment to engage in sexual activity.· 1) E'flalf2Irmcme,ffila:dre-rm• c!bmmd,q,,lltQP-.-to GI mocmtrQflt ff It &uirdl fr.aflfqJ TOO ~balflwm~ ~ IJ s.tfle b a tempmwy RJtfaemmf. 2J rot.ffte~a~ SJ fhmTf &e ~ 4J Feed lnfc m&p[fwe OlnltlttenfL a&od~m.n-~ -0~ e.fma lftqDb. a) eep habits: be adj9sta.b ns1derate of other s slee eeves: Discuss early to problems . • House guestsb· Som.e people ar uncomtorta le wnli them . • Cleaning: Share .responsibiliti nd be a responsible roommat 1.1,xt1110 1dllo yo1c'11 l11" IAe1•to•IAeo eO~IISAtlOII wltA 10111,0110 Is AS ,1cdo A ta4l110 " eate. %. R'"''"''" tAat tntlllf Is l111ot111at. 3. 3t Is dlllle1clt to ~"ow to111/111ood 111 t,xt 11111,a91s. t'Do11't t,xt w•llo yo1c'r, dtwlllf. 5.f, eo11selo1cs ol w&t yo1c p1ct 111 a t,xt • 6. 31 It's 1c19111t, 111~0 a p•o110 eate. 1.'1)011 't ,xp,et 1111 1111111,dlat o r,ply. 1. Be Yourself L do not lose your identity. 2. Avoid Gossip and don't spread rumors about other friends. 3. Defend Your Friends. 4. Protect Your Friends by offering gentle advice and guidance. 5. Stay away from dating the exes of your friends. 6. Return the Favor - be equally generous. l]~ a leader, a mt. JIIOIUC ,J • .....,_ •• friend, 1 an activist flooe~ www .. wku .. edu/lOppelwell -~~~lliJ ~o~~o~@~~~ ~~~&J@~@~~ -l@~~ 1. Be aware of caffeine sources such as chocolate, soft drinks, or energy drinks. , 2 . Print a chart listinfA_ caffeine sources and keep trac:ik of dail 3. Dilute your coffee wifh more milk or water per cup. 4. Read labels for over-the counter medications because ,:--._..i4i many contain caffeine. 5. Try to get 7-8 hours of quality sleep at night. 6.Sell your coffee maker. m~ri!\~ .,...,..,..c;ea The first owner of the Marlboro Company d ied of lung cancer. /\ 1ru@ mrclb ~ r, • ~ "' 1 C effee is ~~e second most traded commodity on earth. ~· Muscle Twitching , .confusion ~ ehydration Ra~ ed Heartbeat Convulsions ~~@cll~ ~ ffiJ1> ~ nconsciousness 1. Try herbal decaffeinated tea. ~~1~ 2. Eat whole grains such as bagels or oatmeal. 3. Eat an apple for snack time instead of coffee. 4. Thinly sliced ginger with hot water makes an excellent & healthy tea. 5. Start your day with protein from a hard boiled egg. 6. Drink plenty of water. ~i1h::9~ www.webmd.com/ diet/ fight-fatigue -energy-~ ~ &!J_~ foods-6/ power-up~page=4 - Both are diuretics - Boost heart rate and blood pressure - Heavy depressant ( alcohol) meets heavy stimulant ( energy drinks) - Mask level of intoxication *Body does not feel tired *Impression that he or she is not drunk - Tendency to drinkfor longer periods of ti.me ~ - Dehydration - Tendency to d rink mor e than normal - More likely to drink & drive - Sleeplessness, blocks brains ability for deep sleep - Increased risks for hangover www.webmd.com/ mental-health/ alcohol-abuse/ n ews/ 20100212/ d angcrous-cocktnil-en e rgy-drinks-a lcohol Univers ity of Notre Dame Office of Alcohol and Drug Education --IIU-~-o l!Mdlcotloft ,114141 to '"41t (ADHD) Att.fttloft o.fttlt Hv,eNKtlvlty Dl10Nht . • Mofty 1tuct.fttl o..- 1Mkl"1 o tom,.tttl'ft ~ by tald"t AdftfOH. Reaso:ns: l , 0.ttt"t l'ffdy fot flMI OOffll, 2, Too muth ...,.11u..-. too Uttt. tlme, ~- To mlmlt th. 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Avoid tanning parlors and artificial tanning devices. 5. Avoid tanning and - do not bum! (One blistering sunburn doubles your risk for skin cancer.) 6. Examine your skin from head to toe once every month. 7. Have a professional examine annually. 8. Wear water proof sunscreen during water play! * Hor ones : In xcess ca cause oily skin. * Die : A diet th~t is high ,in sugary, fried, ana pr~ essed foods can make acne worse. Stress: Causes the body to produc~ ormones and increases the levels of harmful toxins. * Medications: That contain Bromides, Lithium, Corticos eroids, have been proven to stimulate acne. * Clothing: Tight-fitting hats, restricting helmets, heavy bag straps, and tight shirt collars irritate skin. Rou Handling of the Skin: Scrubbing, picking, squeezing, and pricking doesn't clear up acne but makes it worse. * EnvironJental Factors: Pollution humidity, and the.-sun can all affect the skin negatively. * Make- p: Oil-based cosmetics can clog pores. http:/ /www.acn1-cart.com/ caui f_acne.html 8WPI 8LOPI 81JlPI f/lllAPI MAY 3, 2011 l0:00 A.M. · !l:30 P.M. WKU UEAL1'U SERVICE.~ @·~ , P.?Wents: Are our,llble to . \. Keep Your Na~· · n ,., Stable? Join lfXU Regis~d Dietitian Sliaron~on --.mi.en: May 4lli"'@ 6pm Where: DUC 340 Grand Prize IPOD.Touch 

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Western Kentucky University TopSCHOLAR® WKU Archives Records WKU Archives 2010 UA12/4 Stall Street Journal, Vol. 2 WKU Health Services Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_ua_records  Part of the Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Mass Communication Commons, and the Public Health Education and Promotion Commons This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by TopSCHOLAR®. It has been accepted for inclusion in WKU Archives Records by an authorized administrator of TopSCHOLAR®. For more information, please contact topscholar@wku.edu. • Eat healthy foods. • Sleep 7 to 8 hours. • Wash your Hands often. • Use tissues and throw them away. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose & mouth. because germs can spread. Avoid people who are sick!!! Get a flu shot@ Health Services. Pre.salted by TopperW &.J BiabcthMohoil. cisc:uss l&lalll hatth ~.Glcahol Q.<nt pottlltbl risks of StlQd Cl$Slllt '-.J Wcd,OctZl 6-ro-7:00pni in l)UC 340. Tips for HOMEsickNess *Aca!pt that things are dlff'erent at school than home and embrace the dlangel *Brtng a piece d home that brings you comfort: a stuffed anlmal, your pillow, a picture or special food. *Rx:us on what you're gaining wtile ~ from home. -.You're not alone. Tons <I people are IWf :...--.."'--from home and feei"lg the same YRlf. ~ -"'I,\ *Keep In tcudl with family and friends from home. They're only a call ~--Get lnYolved. Join a dub or group tD meet new people and make new friends. Did You Know7 In Cleveland, Ohio it is iltegal to catch mice without a hunting license. wv,·w.funfunnyfacts.com Join Bonnie Holt Logsdon for fireside Ch.at Is Your Nutrition Un.st.-:ible? R.ead the Label Tue, Nov. 17 b-7 Health Seniices Lobb~ ffAPU IN,ltTION1 What rs a Staph? Bacteria that can live harmlessly on many skin !Utfa.::es, e.!pec,aUy around the no.se, mouth, genitals, and an us. How do yoll get it? Spread through skin-to-skin contact with infected areas. It oc.::urs when p,tiople with sktn lnfectfons share things like bed linens, towels, or clothing. What are the Symptomsl Any inflammation - r,edn,e,ss, warmth, s~lling, pain, po$$• ble fever, chilb and swe~t5. How do you prevent Staph Infections? Any time you have a cut or skin breakdown, w~h it with soap and watf!!r, keep it dean and d roy, me antiseptic;; ointment, and keep it c;;overed. "' ... . www.webmd.com/sldn-problems--and-treatmenl'I.,_ ~ • Stu.nts eat fnlits \ Vegetabt-es. ,~11200' NCHA Dmtw I ealth tinence is not having oral, anal or vaginal sex *Reasons not to have sex: moral, religious, legal, health or safety *Tell your partner, if you are practicing abstinence *You can be intimate without having sex Here's How: --- Holding Hands --- Cuddling --- Kissing --- Massages Find out more about intimacy & abstinence at: smartersex.org 8QOJO of WKUStudents who engaged in oral , /' vaginal or anal sex used a condom. Fall 2006 NCHA DATA ____ ..... a 1M®fl, ~Nr!~9Ml rif t! \1l1 io ,a rs FREE HIV "Avoiding the Friday Nite Testing Pinkslip in @ Red·z (4th @ Health R 1 • h. ,, Door DUC) Services e at ions ips Condom Bingo Learn ways to & Sexual Tue, Feb 9 communicate &:, 10am-3:30pm Maintain Healthy Wheel of ~---. ~ Fortune Relationships Fri, Feb 12 Wed, Feb 10 7 _9 pm DUC340 6,7pm Be a better UJ ■■ Sign up Today!-wku.edu/w ellu u iPod Sound LeveJ 70% level ---.-"' 80CJ6 level 9596 level 4.6 hours per day 90 minutes per day 5 mJnutes deafness.a bout. com/ cs/ earbasics/a/ ea ,wax *FnE. H[V TE$TING Tmst APilL 6 FRO_\{ co • 3:30 ,. ; 1' "' @ HE~LTil SD\'(CES . , ,i, T tfF!CTS ON SLEEP APllL rm, 6-7 1N ouc 340 I Volume 2 Issue 11 April 2010 website: www.wku.edu/healthservices Phone: (270) 745-5033 /4'"':!!:..." '".-~ ff:stt:,,~~\ I· ,,, $'Vi Seasonal Allergy Symptoms: ' i ~ t" •'-I••• \ \ ~ •, ~\\\-.f. j,~l) ~~  ✓,,.i'/ ~-~..,1/ *Sneezing *Runny nose *Congestion *Red eyes *Itchy throat *Dry cough * Sleep disturbances zzzz's To Please Wednesday, April 7th stress and it's Effects on Sleep 6:00-7:00 p.m.@ DUC 340 t ...... ~. Asthma is an inflamatory disorder of f77~ ¼ the airways which causes weezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. 6% of the US /i population suffers from asthma. ,if!. ._ For more information: Visit www.cdc.gov/ASTHMA/ , i , , r•. s , C¥ r xzs , n Free HIV Testing Tue.A p ril 6 10:00 a.m.- 3:30 p . m. @ H e alth S e rvice s If Allergic to: A tree nut walnut A shellfish sMmp A grain' ,_l Cow's w milk' Cow1s w mllk" Cow's ~ mllk' Pollen ft birch rl ·,. • ragwood Peach• • Melon · Latex• _.. --. lotex g,c:,,e--::::;:--Fruits banana • kiwt a Risk: ::Bbo~ 5% -nuts • -~ ~ 37% ther fish -• swordfish 50% sole . Other shellfish , Ct'Ob ~ lobstor 75% -Other grains ba~~ 20% -Beo1 hambu,ge, 10% Goat'smllk ~ goal / 92% -Mare'smll~ff' 4% Fruits/vegetables r . peach~ 55% -t~::. 55% Other fruits O\IOCOdo --92% watenn"4oo banana Fruits ~-1<!"1 , ~ 35% Latex - 11% lale>t ~ ...:::;:-Tanning Sa1e-ty Be Sun.Safe *Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. * Apply 20 minutes before sun exposure. *Limit your exposure to sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. *Use a wide-brim hat or visor. *Use 99-100 % UV absorbent sunglasses. Rub of tanning Ultraviolet radiation damages the skin]o 1J1atter where it comes from. It can causer *Sunburn, -*Premature aging of skin, •skin cancer, ~ *Precancerous skin lesiom, & 'H-r f *Immune system supression. ~ Safe Tania Fake Tan Sunless airbrus~ spray, or self-tanning - _ ~ is healthier because: l ~ - * Are UV safe, r ~. *Don't change the skins DNA, ~ ..A1.arnrln.g Only 121/o of WKU students reported using Sunscreen daily. * And staining the outer layer of skin . Fall 2006 NCHA DATA For more information: Visit www.fda.gov/cdrh/tanning/risks.html Fad diets do not work. The reality is that fad diets don't help you to lose weight and keep it off. Here are some tips for healthy weight loss: Di.d you. kn.o"lllr. *Exercise at least 60 minutes daily. 52% of WK.U students exercise *Eat healthy. to lose weight. Fail 2006 NCIIA DATA *Eat smaller meals more frequently. Be a better U! Sign up today!!!! wku..edu/wellu ■■ ff'ift• V • Peer Health Educ.ators/SHAC SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY! www.wlru.edu/topperwell • Avoid sugar containing sodas Visit topperwell.blog.wku.edu/category/nutrition/ and fruit drinks. c:- . l ) 'J'- ....1- r r I .... 1g11 p ucuiy . .. HlV Testing Date: Tue, May 4 1 20.10 10:00a m - 3:30pm Location: Health Services FREE!:!!!. FREE!!!!!! Ju,n Bet-,y Pi~r,e. Ot.tte«,h Coon.lin,uor with Coun.seJiri9 and Testing, as she discusse.s healthy body tmages, .self-esteem and 1ss ues w•th eatmg d,sorders. * Believe in your, own sense of. meaning and purpose * Take time to meditate orpra~ =-1£ Be compassionabe :-1£ Be forgiving * c,-eate harmonYt in v,our, l;fe www .. wellness.ucr.edu 

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Western Kentucky University TopSCHOLAR® WKU Archives Records WKU Archives 2014 UA12/4 Stall Street Journal, Vol. 6 WKU Health Services Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_ua_records  Part of the Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Mass Communication Commons, and the Public Health Education and Promotion Commons This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by TopSCHOLAR®. It has been accepted for inclusion in WKU Archives Records by an authorized administrator of TopSCHOLAR®. For more information, please contact topscholar@wku.edu. S T A L L STREET J0URNA L ~ Volume 6, Issue 10 March 2013 [Relationship Issue] www.wku.edu/healthservices (270)74S-S033 Secrets of a successful Group Prqject Do your part. Give your input, attend all group meetings, and complete your assigned tasks. Learn from your group. Be sensitive and respect each other's ideas to make the project more insightful and unique. Uncooperative member? Don't let their attitude affect the project. Your grade is on the line too. Be prepared to get the instructor involved if the situation gets out of control. If the project has a group member evaluation, be honest. z z "I be-t. ~OlA .$~0 ~ou're ~OVW\(X -t.urn me down· Q: I have the messiest roommate the planet. How do I get him to clean up his act? A ~ ~~ d-f(l),UI.. We ~ t k ~ WKU senior ',,/hltne!-J Gt ·Jder . .. as maintained a long-distance ~ ; relatlonshlp (LDR) with her bo8frlend throughout her entire college career. Wlien asked what keeps them going strong. Whltne8 replled "It reall8 helps that Br~on and I are both so bus8. I cheer and he 1?la8ed 'basketball at Centre College. When we had free time. we knew that we had to make each My doctor says I'm other a prlorlt8. Not being able to be In both places 1 k . . . U at once to support each other Is hard. In a L'DR, ac mg Vitamm ~ou have to understand ~lvln,q with ver~ llttle . ~ faking. If ~ou put forth el'for1 the relaffonshlp wlll be worth 1he tough times ... T? [) ]_) B L £: ] ii ~'/--' ,7J WNlMj •"' - ~~,.:;;"own. KY a>WOB m • ? J-\F~J\D J3S? Gettin,q on Your Conflicts can make or break a relationship, depending Prof essot<. s Good Side on how they're handled. If arguing with a loved one: oo oorr Be involved. come to class on time and don't sit all the waq in the back. Participate in discussions. Do 8our wot<k and then some! Communicate your feelings Say anything you may regret later Be respectful. communicate with them whentqou need to miss a class. saq "Hi .. when qou see them' outside of Listen to their point of view Focus on solving the problem Get defensive lass. Be prof essldnal when 80'CJ email them. . UP-COMING £tlE£Tcf rE Anon~mous muc:, Free el Testing No needles! Results in 20 minsl WKU Health Services Building 1 0am-3:30pm sca1e OF On~~ Americ~ ~ !. Q:Which qualities do yo value in a friend? ~ "I value a friend who has a sense of humor, is trustworthy, onsiderate, and liable." The Skin l'mln are you Portion distortion isn't just our plates. Gary Ransdell Hall Aud. 1074 l!J\AIVI 1 6pm-7pm n•~. Need more info? WKU is here for you! Scan W ~ Health Services o - • o De-Stress o o o Event the QR code to visit the Free food, inflatables, and fun! Counseling & Testing Rhodes-Gilbert-McCormack Valley Center's •Here to 1 pm-4pm Peer Health Educators A PUBllCATION OF WKU HEAL T H SE RV JCES AND TOPPERWEL L PEER HEA LT H EDUCA T ORS VOLUME 6, I SSUE 8 !Spr i ng B r eak Issue] wku .edu/hea l thsc r v ices (270) 745-5033 1. Polarized sunglasses (even when it's cloudy) 2. Earplugs or headphones for travel naps 3. Hidden extra cash in case you lose your wallet 4. Cell-phone/charger 5. Camera 6. Keep plane ticnets, hotel info and passports in close reach 7. Light sweater or hoodie 8. Sunscreen 9. Slip-on shoes 10. Snacns TREATING A SUIIURI . dd ~ getoutof If your slim re en , body the sp n and cool your . A cool shower is erfectl ...,. d Moisturize your s,dn an drinR' lots of w ter: ) free aloe-basei:1 lot1ons Fragrance- • b t or gels are es Tatte Ibuprofen d~pending on the seven of the buro . PARlfY SMART! Don't drin~ and drive! Plan a safe way to get home before you go out. DrinR responsibly and minimize hangovers with these secrets: Eat a substantial meal before going out DrinR water before, during, and after drinRing to avoid dehydration Dehydration is one cause of hangovers. l<eep Tylenol on hand Stay out of the sun The sun can intensify hangovers. Advice From Fellow Wl(U students "Alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to pace yourself and stay hydrated.,, Rebecca McPhearson • Junior • Richmond, J<Y "Use the buddy system. Always let a friend know where you are. Don't go off alone!" Marsha Miller • Senior · Louisvi lle, l<Y "Bring cash along so you don't risk losing your credit card (or spending too much)"! Natasha Widener-Bailey · Senior • Bowling Green, l<Y ..,,,,.---~-.....:-• Peer Heam, Educa!or1 L!JWKY. Health Services Free Anonymous Testing No needles! Results in 20 minutes!. Wl(U Health Services Building l0am-3:30pm Plan on leaving the country? Utilize the Wl<U Health Services Travel Clinic to receive the recommended vaccines for international travel. TOPP!ERWELl SPOTLIGHT Where are you going for Spring BreaR? How will you be safe? "I am currently going on a cruise to the Bahamas with my sorority sister. We will mal<e sure we are going on a trip with people we can trust, count on, & be safe around with mal<ing wise decisions." Charity Neal • Senior • Nashville, TN UPCOMING EVENTS "If You're Trippin' You Might be Slippin'" The impact of drug use on student life. Gary Ransdell Hall - Auditorium 1074 6pm-7pm Free Anonymous Testing No needles! Results in 20 minutes! Wl<U Health Services Building l0am-3:30 pm rn, "The SRin I'm In" Portion distortion isn't just our plates. Gary R,ansdell Hall - Auditorium 1074 6pm-7pm A PUBLICATION OF WKU HEALTH SERVICES AND TOPPERWELL PEER HEALTH EDUCATORS VOLUME 6, ISSUE 1 O [Exercise Issue] PH YS ICAL ACTIVITY I NVOLVES 3 COMPONENTS: l,CARDIO TRAINING BURNS CALORIES, TRAINS YO UR BODY TO USE MORE FAT AS FUEL AND STRENGTHENS YOUR HEART AND LUNGS. EXAMPLE: RUNNING, WA LKI NG, SWIMMING OR BIKI NG FOR 30-60 MINUTES A DAY, 3 - 6 DAYS PER WEEK . 2.STRENGTH TRAINING HE LPS BUILD AND MA I NTAI N LEAN MUSC LE FOR DAILY ACTIVITIES. THE MORE MUSC LE YOU BUILD, THE MORE CA LORIES YOUR BODY WILL NATURAL LY BURN ON IT'S OWN, EXAMPLE: LIF T ING WEIGHTS, PUSH - UPS, SI T- UPS. Do ABOUT 8-12 REPE T ITIONS TWICE PER WEEK. wku .cdu/hcalthscrv ices (270) 745 - 5033 Fina nc ial Tip 3.FLEXIBILITY TRAINING CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS LEVE L, REDUCE YOUR RISK FOR IN J URY AND JOINT PROB LEMS Save a little money by showing your student ID at certain places in Bowling Green for possible discounts such as Bruster's, Great Clips, LATER IN LIFE , Dairy Queen, and Buckhead Cafe. EXAMPLE : S TRE TCHING BEFORE AND AFTER YOU WORK-OUT OR TRY YOGA . MA YOCL I N1C . ORG/ F ITN E~S - TR A1 NI NG Always ask while you're out shopping or eating!_ l!IWKU Health Services Set Realist ic Weight- Loss Goals It may seem obvious to set realistic weight-loss goals. Instead of focusing on a broad goal to lose 10 pounds by summer time, it's best to aim for losing 1 to 2 pounds a week. Just be sure the changes are health supporting. Here's some other realistic goals! Start d rinking water instead of soda with lunch a nd dinner during the week. 1 Walk to and from class this week instead of taking t he bus. (Pla n accordingly) UPCOMING EVENTS DORM WORKOUT rn f88l (:) ! s Free Anonymous Testing No needles! Results in 20 minutes! Wl<U Health Services Building !Oam-3:30pm ~ VAU.VPa\90Zl Come down and de-stress! Free Food, Games, Inflatables, & more• No Space? No Problem! If you can't make it to the gym or just need an energy boost, try these exercises in the privacy o f your own dorm room. 30 Jumping Jacks 25 K.nee Highs 7 Burpees 10 Crunches 5 Pushups 7 Squats 60 Second Wall Sit Located in 'The Valley' Repeat 3-5 times for lpm-Lipm _ max results. ~ ~-,.._ - - "' Students will be paid $150 at \ ELLNES ":Jotl- - the end of each semester "q, ~ - 7a 1; - _ Contact Student Disability Services: "WalRing Dead? Ways To Go To Bed." """"'ers - (270)7 45-5004 WORKOUT ENERGY BOOSTERS whole grain toast WKU PRESTON CENTER-HEALTH AND FITNE S LAB WEIGHT MANAGEMENT BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL TRAINING BUDDY PERSONAL TRAINING MASSAGE THERAPIES CONSULTATION SERVICES Students aren't sleeping! Tips to help. - Ne11-A"cll carolyn.boards@wku.edu Gary Ransdell Hall ~(..f~ chantel.batten-utley91l@topper.wku.edu Auditorium Rm 1074 - - • 6pm-7pm :::::---_ ----or visit Student Dlsabllltles In DSU Room 2123 FOR MORE INFO VISIT WKU.EDU/HEALTHFITNESSLAB TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT CALL 270· 7 45-6531 l!IWKU. H ealth Services • Peer Health Educators A PUB LI CATI ON OF W K U HEALTH SERVI CES AND TOP PERWELL PEER HEAi.TH EDUCATORS VOLUME 6, ISSUE 7 [Smoking l ssu~J UPCOMING EVENTS ~ fllil Free A nonymous Testing No needles! Results in 20 minutes! Wl<U Health Services Building 10am-3:30pm "Can you TalR the TalR?" Learn ways to communicate effectively. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium Rm 1074 6pm-7pm rn, FIR~ AT "Getting Food to "WorR-Out for You" A healthy balance of food 5 fitness. Health Services Lobby 6pm-7pm wku.edu/hc~lthscn-iccs (270) 7-15-5033 GET IT DONE & GET CONNECTED FEB 9-22! T(RA)NSFORM BECO\IE \Y1'.C ' S l LTDJ \ Tl~ LEADER BE A RES) DE~T \SSISTANT Come to o ne of these Interest sessions to learn more about the position Tuesday. February 4 - 7 pm - PFT 27th Floor Wednesday. February 5 - 5 pm - Rodes Harlin Hall Tuesday. February 25 - 5 pm - Barnes Campbell Hall W ednesday. February 26 - 7 pm - Northeast Hall flJJliil!!iil□ HOUSING& Lrl]l~RESIDENCE UFE A PUBLICATION OF WKU HEALTH SERVICES AND TOPPERWELL PEER HEALTH EDUCATORS VOLUME 6, ISSUE 6 !Sexual Hea lth Issue] UPCOMING EVENTS rn. ~ "The Craze 3 with Diet F•R~~U"T Trends" Diet trends and their effect on you. Health Services Lobby 6pm-7pm Free Anonymous Testing No needles! Results in 20 minutes! Wl<U Health Services Building 10am-3:30pm "Can you TalR the TalR;:," Learn ways to communicate effectively. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium Rm 1074 GET HELP ON CAMPUS! WK.U Health Services provides: ► Contraceptive Choices "The Pill" (Estrogen & Progestin) "The Patch" ( Ortho Evra) wku.edu/heallhscrviccs (270) 745-5033 24.9% Of WKU STUDENTS 54.1% OF WKU STUDENTS HAVE NOT [NGAGEO IN ONLY HAO 1-2 PARTNERS SEXUAL ACTIVITY IN THE IN THE PAST YEAR. PAST YEAR. WKU SPAIN{; 2012 NCHA SURVEY '\\\~~t~\NELLSPOT[to~ 'bitting food from Fresh Food, then sitttr1g on the bridtje b~ Gherr~ HoJI OJ1d e0vttng together.· A PUBLICATION OF WKU HEALTH SERVICES AND T OPPERWELL PEER HEATLH EDUCATORS Volume 6 Issue 4 October 2013 www.wku.edu/healthservices (270) 745-5033 MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN AFFECT ANYONE: • • • • • 1 in 5 American adults experienced a mental health illness. 5% of WKU students reported 3.5% of WKU students reported within depression affecting their individual the last 12 months, be diagnosed or academic performance. treated for both depression and anxiety. (Source: 20!1. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health & WKU Spring 20!2 NCHA Survey) How ·.. (.;.;.. : Do I Do I ( ••• .-; _. • Get Over ( Get Along with m~ • t10ME..SICKNE..SS • F arents When I Go Home .._ __ :seing homesick can impact any of us when moving to new surroundings and experiencing new ituations, people, and demands to which we are not accustomed. uu v,01.1 e;re +Understand that what you're going through is ++Be respectful of their house and their rules. Set some ground rules to make sure everyone is clear on how things will work. riof e;lorie!11 normal. Give yourself a day here or there to be sad ++Remind them you are not the same and then move on. person who left, but you still love them. + Think about things you loved in pre-college life and recreate at school. Try to talk to people on your floor and get involved in student activities or organizations. Did You Know --"Lincoin's Great Depression" ? One of the most welH?nown presidents in the U.S history, Abraham Lincoln, fought clinical depression all his life. This depression was just the beginning of how he wrestled with mental demons. How did he survive this to become one of this country's presidents? By using: humility, determination, and spiritual beliefs. ++Continue to take responsibility for the things you have been handling in college, such as medical appointments or finances. INSOMNIA --- a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/ or staying asleep _.,,. SYMPTOMS: • Difficulty falling asleep. • Waking up often during the night and having trouble going back to sleep. • Not feeling refreshed when you wake up. • Feeling tired or fall ing asleep during the day. 10 PROVEN TOOLS Get; ProFessional help GIT enlUGH Sleep col/\,11\,ee,t wLt ltl o t ltler to help you feel BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE Cre3te J~~fr S~tisf~cti<>t\ Develop flrong toping flmtegie1 lf'ake. car@ af ~aw- spirit HE.:LP OTH£RS fMfj NOV. 12TH """~ FREE HIV TESTING 10-3:30PM HEALTH SERVICES Health Services ✓-·",:;;::;;;::;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;:;;;--' ~~edt~!l!~hai~~!~;!~U! performance of students have been largely affected by cold & flu. Being sick leads to missing classes and study time, ultimately resulting in poor academic performance. -Washhandsthorough'1:J -Keep hands off yourfac -Cover when you snee---~~1 -Carry hand sanitizer -llse a humidifier LNESS: DIRTY • I !TORIUM, RM 1074 ED, SEPTEMBER 1 STH 6:00-7:00PM LL STREET JOUR Close contact with infected . • person, contaminated food or Transmission water, touching contaminated surfaces (i.e. door handles, desks). Notoriously causes a fever . (>l00F). Fever Can be treated with antibiotics, Treatment typically within 10-14 days. Do you have your cell phone in the bathroom right now. EDUC:ATORS Coughs, sneezes, bug bites, exposure to infected bodily fluid. May not cause a fever. Does not respond to antibiotics, drink more fluids. 

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Western Kentucky University TopSCHOLAR® WKU Archives Records WKU Archives 2012 UA12/4 Stall Street Journal, Vol. 4 WKU Health Services Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_ua_records  Part of the Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Mass Communication Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, and the Public Relations and Advertising Commons This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by TopSCHOLAR®. It has been accepted for inclusion in WKU Archives Records by an authorized administrator of TopSCHOLAR®. For more information, please contact topscholar@wku.edu. esting h elp u re to rv1ces such as shot D screenings and P o apt. needed or insu on.- Thurs. 8:00 -4:3 an iPAD Gift cards Scholarships KU OFFERS-....,. VIDE A RIDE Safety Concerns? The Escort Is an on campus service A SAFE TNIG provided to • WKU students. 270-745-2548 87 .50/o of students wear a seat belt while riding In a car. " ,}, • , J• I I Free HI Testing Tu Oct. 11th 10:00-3:30 @ Health Services FUN FACTI Each year 2,500 people have injuries from toothbrushes that have to be treated at the ER. bestfunfact.com ... Sladd Sf 111111 ssue 2 - ptembe, 20 1 althserv,ces Phone Num .-: 745-5033 avoid foot fung eep shower t ime to no more t han 15 me can lead to dry ski · ermatitis or infection. have when showers a air from the shower and sin -For skin types: oily ,use a bo y c eanser a Stu.dents reported having a dental e~morel~nlng in the last 12 months. based; 4rY, use an oil based body cleanser; _se_n __ avoid products with fragrance & perservatives. - Do not forget to flush, even do a courtesy flush! - Always wash your hands!!! ______,.. 9ell ,11t ~ _ ..... ..,..... when washing dark clothes to preserve the color. -ro restore black color in clothes, add coffee to the rinse water. -Wash and dry clothes inside out to prevent fading. -ro prevent lint from sticking to clothes, add vinegar to final rinse cycle. -Dry Clean only items can be safely handwashed using mild soap like woolite and cold water. -Use a mesh bag when washing/ dry~_:~cks to keep the mates. ~~/tl-g. OIi Staine: Try the pro1uct "Scrul,1,ing 5ul,1,le4lf a stain or rul, white chalk on stain before washing. 5lood Stains: Pour Hydrogen Peroxide over the stain asap. Grass Staine: Rut, a few drops of ammonia with 1 tsp of peroxide & rinse with water as so(n as stain disappears. Ink Stains: Wet with cold water & apply lemon juice, let it sit for 1 hr & wash as usual. Sweat Odor: Spray vinegar on underarm and col 1,efore tossing in the washer. fun fact: Women have a greater ICRIO et ,melt than men. www.funfacta.comJhea:lth Moldy Smell: Pour a few cups of vinegar in the wash the clothes in hot water with detergent. -www.vlnegartips.eom/Serlpts/pageVlewSec.asp?ld•8 - www.theftugalshopper.com/lips/llunclry.shtml • I / __,,J_.,Y ;, · • ~b.JldtJ/ 1~,M~•¢-l'1:.iP--•~n:111 Volume 4 Issue 3 October 2011 Website: www.wku.edu/healthservices * Phone Number: 745-5033 - -- . .. -- ......, f)i'lt Pot.tu Foo~s Tu~f ~oosf l.1010· I.-.-1t'lif~ I 1. YOGURT - Two 6-ounce servings a day, keep the intestines and \t1\ ~'"" ~le~·_._, -------------:C-.L::J_ ,- stomach free of disease causing germs. _ 2. OATS AND BARLEY - Boost immunity and speeds wound healing. 1. Wash your hands often. 2. Avoid touching your face. 3. Exercise 30 minutes a day. 4. Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables. whole grains, and low in saturated fat. 5. Stay Hydrated, drink at least 8 glasses of water or eat water rich foods such as 3. GARLIC - Two raw cloves a day and add crushed garlic to your cooking several times a week fights infection and bacteria. 4. FISH - Two servings a week, rich in omega-3, reduce inflammation, protect lungs from colds and respiratory infections. s. CHICKEN SOUP - Have a bowl when feeling crummy, the broth reduces the cold symptoms and thins the mucus the same way cold medicines do. lettuce, watermelon, broccoli carrots, apples, grapefru/it r yogurt. Avoid shared food from the same plate. l 6. TEA - Several cups daily of black or green tea, increase the virus t fighting components in our blood. .. ~7. BEEF - Not a beef person? Try zinc-rich oysters, fortified cereals, pork, poultry, yogurt, or milk. Zinc is key to the development of 7. Avoid alcohol and smoking. - ~ 8. Clean common surfaces with disinfectant. 9. During winter, Dress in Layers! Use many warm, th n layers rather than few thick layers. white blood cells which fight infection. ~ 8. SWEET POTATOES - A half-cup serving, contains antioxidants which rid the body of cancer-friendly free radicals. 9. MUSHROOMS - At least ¼ ounce to an ounce a few times a day, 10. Avoid sick people. la increase the production and activity of white blood cells, making them (IIOIRC: summc:rtomalO.~-to,avoid-get)ing-sick-in-flu-· .i&_, www.hcalth.barvad.edu/flu-n:sou:rce-center~ ;-to-bbos1-your-immun~ .btm www.webmd.c:omldicl/gui~ ondcrS-<>f-water) 1. Blow Your Nose Often -- and tne Right Way: Press a finger over one nostril while you blow gently to clear the other. Wash your hands after blowing your nose. 2. Gargle: Gargling can moisten a sore throat and bring temporary relief. Try a teaspoon of more aggressive. / . P,.or,tr Wti~ fo S'"11ttzt 1"4 Co,.1h 1. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. 2. If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, salt dissolved in warm water, four times daily. I '-)': 3. Drink Hot Liquids. Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, help prevent dehydration. 4. Take a Steamy Shower: Steamy showers moisturize your nasal passages and relax you. not your hands. Put your used tissue In the waste basket. 5. Use a Salve Under Your Nose: A small dab of mentholated salve under your nose can open breathing passages. -(source: wwv.·.webmd.com/cold•and-flu/9-tips-to-trea1-colds-and-Ou-the-natural-way) A bacterial fever, however, is much worse and mostly affects the throat. The throat gets sore and sometimes produces pus. One finds it difficult to swallow as the glands in the neck swell up. he majority of colds are caused by · . iruses. Antibiotics are NOT ·• . pable of fighting against 1 · · • iruses! (IOIIICO: ...... ~ ,4 You have more control than you think. Follow the tips provided. Get a shot against the Flu! wku.edu/healthservices -ctu Alcohol Self-Assessmen ~ -lt ~ Fri. Nov. 11th @ Redz (DUC 4th Floor)from 8-10pm Free to attend and cnance to Win Grocery items! r \\ ~\~S) J JD '[Ji1Jg ~· :!J## '--7 j . / ~ ~~ .;, .;, JJJ~3J ?fusJsJ]sJ1 .... .;, D,0~ ""' ....,~ q • Plan vour Meals out Weeklv • • Make a shoPPing list of Planned meals. • Check grocerv ads for sales and/or cliP coupons.• Eat before vou shoP & stick to vour list. • Buv store brands and in bulk when vou can. • . .:, . .:, W.ilil~~loi .;; ,~ -' -Use dried beans instead of meats.' .... - Buv fruits and veggies over juice! · -OPt for frozen vogurt instead of ice cream. "~ · Choose the dav-0ld bread and save monev. ~. . ,.,.., ±:)J]'jjJ3 ~<.i ·..i ,.,,__.. ackaee vour own snacks in advance instead of buvin If, ·-· # ~ re•Packaged & to avoid vending machines. ~... , .. ') $ ,.<::>, Use ziPlock bags to carrv snacks to class. ~~~J it fruit & veggies in vour diet in a snack sac ..(;et a water bottle to cut the cost of needing a beveraee when thirsty ina on Ca ., . ... .l1!Jli11 f.!.I y ... i1l!J1JbJJ c im .., llliTtJlili ., JJMJnJ fil!11".G1 ., ~MJ.IJJ ., . , , 1 l~JJ :; 11klJ • J.) J) p]JJaJ ~ .. .. _ _..cgpg<JJ.-Eo..r- R£c:4-8-= --- 1/1 Cvp «Jrita svaa,r - 1/1 Cvp ~'I - 1/ 1 Cvp 1'ea.iwt J:,.,/;tar - 3 CVf8 66,a,./;ed. 61(),/; rereo..t . ~ 1 xl3 ;,. ~ 2. ]j. a. Wif6 ~ 0n, "'8<.l!ium. Jsa.t, stir ~/hr ~ f)Jl,d. flS<V!AJ· ~ f"9 a, bell /-ht,, ~ ~ IJBo./; a,,,,d. .tir ;,.., 1h ~ Mw !!blU iA.1311. bls,,,,isd. Sur ;,,, lh! csrao.l SpreM. in.f"9 lh! ,pa,n. Q1Jsw 69 C6IC<l UJ,/;il ,;;r..... {hi,,, <.'Vb iri.w ixJ.,rs. ~ 16 (J w.r: J --·~ Q,./,ri,,: H-8fo,t: 8.1 ,-., Volume 4 Issue 5 February 15, 2012 Website: www.wku.edu/healthservices * Phone Number: 745-5033 MEHTA£ HEALTH: THE SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF MENTAL FUNCTION, RESULTING IN PROl>UCTIVE ACTIVITIESJULFILLING RELATIONSHI PS , WITH OTHER PEOPLE, AMI> THE ABILITY TO Al>APT PH_.........=~~---MEHTAL ILLNESS: AMEl>ICALCONl>ITI l>ISRUPTS A PERSON'S THINKING, FEELING, MO TO CHANGE ANI> COPE WITH Al>VERSITV. NATIONAL COLLEGE HEALTH ASSESSMENT 2010 FOR WKU ANYTIME IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS: -B2.71i% of WKU students felt overwhelmed by everything t ey had to do. -52.3% of WKU students felt ve.ry lonely. -26.~'!Q..PfWKU,,studfnts fel t so depressed that it was Uitticultto function. -43.1%ofWKU students felt overwhelming anxiety. -5.1% ofWKU students seriously considered suicide. -AcaJir~~P. YJs~;Jfs[;lfs0#JtP'Jrtfc1Jlt~ag}f J:ilJig'?;ftWfn the lasr-lZ months. ERS ANI> l>AILV FUNCTIONIN IMPORTANT FACTS: - In 2004, an estiro(lted 25% of adults in America reported having a mental illness. -Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 24. -Mental illness can affect anyone. - There are more treijtments, services, 1Uld support systems in place than ever betore. Source: www.cdc.gov Resources At: .dartmouth.edu "'acskills/ success/ time.html Contacts for Professional Help On and Off Campus: . to say no. Know your personal limits and stay wit have the capabifrty to control t~enviro.nment /1/owt-d communicate openlv. Plan ahead be willing to comproffiise. _ I situations and r~ain control ns and attitude. Focus on the ur feelin~ letting provide less stress in ethi,:ig you enjoy every e people, keeping a sense of hu a good book are all great exam healtimind, and the tools to c r ular , eat a healthy diet, et u~ ca ine, and eliminate a~coh 1. WKU Counseling and T ~ting Center Potter Hall 4th Floor 270-~59 - Here to Help online com u~ ion feature! 2. WKU Health Servic~- (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) 270-745-5641 3. www.campusblu~.com 5 IIEAl:l'IIY \f AYS 'l'O llEf~IIAllGE HYWebMD 8f:l~! ,lf0u·-.i1tO"I 8t'tlt'' hu ,., 1. MAKE YOUR BED: start your day off with a relaxing ritual for a calm environment. 2. CLEAN YOUR DESK: tidying your desk takes five minutes, and proves to curb focus and productivity through "decluttering". · 3. PUMP UP THE MUSIC!: several studies find that listening to music can help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and boost mood. 4. SNIFF A LEMON: your sense of smell is · underrated. A substance found in lemons has anti-inflammatory properties and may reduce stress reponses. Other helpful scents are basil, juniper, and lavender. 5. UNPLUG: Staring at computer screens and electronics all day can zap your energy. Take time to lo off and detox. _ __._ SOurces: mentalhealllt.tulane.edu, ale.gov Fe , 4,.q'B'l acha-ncha.org, and helpgulde.org/stress_ 2-5pm @ ~QR npnagement_rellef_coplng.hbn Cffltet" ...... o ume ssue arc Website: www.wku.edu services * Phone Number: 745-5033 '------~-----ll#W 1'. ~ ?~;n,ifyou••:;;;~~/ --,~ , Hookah smokers are exposed to more h,s ,s what; ,t; cost;s ou. · Secondhand Smoke: Majority of secondhand carbon monoxide and smoke than are a Wee~h ~{~2 , smoke is not sent through the filter but escapes cigarette smokers. . : ';~~ $1825 : directly from the end of the burning cigarette. • 5 years $9,125 "' As with cigarette smoking, hookah .._;,. JO years $78,250 ·-<t Third-hand Smoke Plume from smoking can smoking is linked to lung and oral cancers, 20 years $3615~0 · J travel several feet from the smoker and settle on heart disease and other serious illnes t ~ . -1 nearby surfaces, including those in which small · Q , { children can come into contact. ''"Hookah smokers may actually inhale ·, ~ tobacco smoke than cigarette smokers do • vi that f Irritation Ogarette smoke can reach a number of because of the large volume of smoke ·d yo'-' k11f1 w~tJ ~) people in a crowded public place, causing irritation they inhale in one smoking session. ..J>1 1% of a ,., e. 11e\/e9 t~ the eyes eg. _wat~ry an sho~ eyes. It can -.;;;... 6 11ts ha\/ ,,o! ! 1 trigger asthmatic episodes eath1ng problems Hookah pipes used in hookah bars and St'-'de O foba ~ in susceptible individuals. cafes may not be cleaned properly, riski!J9 l.lse • .. ,. the spread of infectious diseases. • ,re Hazard A cigarett cognized fire hazard source: http://www.mayodinic.com/health/hookah/AN0l26S nd responsible for m e fires every year. artklepage.aspx?cp-<locumentid~ 1002 ~ tM,t,w,,( .,..,-:-#1 The best thing to do is to ask the smoker "What can I do to support ~ ?" You might be surprised at the answe that you get. Free Pr· ei,e'), '~es at Sess· 10,.,, "Tips of tfie Trade for Financial Aid" Wed. Mar. 21st 5:30-6:30 @ DUC 340 ® source: http://WWW.ehow.rom/list_ blic-smoklog-safely-lssues.html • 567 alone. an · • ·c marijua anxiety,~ )l>,,,u~f K2 is illegal in Bowling Green and Kentucky. d smokefree oomrnunlties f(lthe U.S. d U.S. population lllCier smoksfree ngcmsation t a quit date. -Tell family/peers you plan to quit. A = Anticipate/plan for quiting challenges,. R::::: Remove tobacco products around ymi. T= Talk to your doctor about lielp. ree HIV Testing Various methods: include Nicotine @ WKU HS Replacement Therapy, Non-Nicotine Mar 20th 1 am - 3:30 pm Medication, Hypnosis, Acupun~re, · Behavioral and Motivational Therapy. Wed. April nth 5:30-6:30 pm @DUC 340 ecrease the Release ofVolcanic·Pan ic", ">i."Jl,.,.,_~,v Free Prizes at every session! L -a healthier communication style-TIPS TO BECOMING MORE ASSERTIVE *Use "I" statements: This lets others know what you're thinking without sounding accusatory. *Practice saying no: Don't beat around the bush, be direct! * Rehearse what you want to say: Say what you want to say out loud. Write what you want to say down. * Use body language: upright posture, eye contact * Keep emotions in check: Remain calm, breathe slow, and keep your voice steady and firm. * Start small: practice assertiveness on a friend or partner *LISTEN!!! Volume 4 Issue 8 Apri l 2012 Website: www.wku.edu/healthservices * Phone Number: 745-5033 Top 5 Ways to Include Fitness in College Life: 1. Walk or bike to class. 2 . Join an intramural sport. 3. Go for a walk with friends. 4. Take a fitness class as a course. 5. Check out Preston, its free! 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