Healthy Buffs

If you’ve suddenly found yourself in a long distance relationship (or you’re following Stay at Home orders and are not able to see your significant other at the moment), here are some long distance date ideas to help you stay connected and build your relationship while social distancing.

Spring break is officially over, and that means we’re diving back into online classes. Here are some things to help you make it through the final stretch of the semester.

As we adjust to rapid changes, it’s normal to have feelings of homesickness. You may still be living on campus or living apart from your friends or family. It’s important to remember that many students are experiencing the same feelings, and we are in this together. Here are some tips to help you support yourself and each other.

Self-quarantines and social distancing can cause our stress levels to spike, and our relationships may feel the impact. Whether we are feeling lonely, tired, overwhelmed or irritable, it’s important to know how to manage our stress to help maintain our relationships. Here are some tips to help you navigate conflict while in isolation with your roommates, family or housemates.

When life feels unpredictable, it’s crucial to focus on our mental health, connections with family and friends and self-care. Here are some tools you can use to help manage stress and anxiety.

While social distancing has been adopted as a proactive measure to protect our physical health, it’s important to maintain social connections and look after our mental health, too. Here are some ways to care for yourself during times of uncertainty.

As a college student, you may find yourself in a situation that you’re not sure how to handle, especially if alcohol is involved. If you’re concerned about the health or safety of a fellow Buff, help is one phone call away.

Sleep is an essential part of self-care – it impacts our mood, memory, metabolism, immune system and more. Research shows that getting 7-9 hours of restful sleep every night can make a world of difference. If you’re not sure you can commit to 7-9 hours each night, opt for a midday recharge instead. A quick 20-minute nap in the middle of the day can help you feel more rested and alert without impacting your nighttime routine. Here are some tips to help you get a solid nap.

While vaping can serve as an alternative to cigarette smoking, it still poses inherent risks, especially for young adults. Most vape products contain nicotine, the same highly addictive chemical found in cigarettes. If you choose to vape, here are some things to consider.

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Mar. 8. At this time our clocks will roll forward, and we’ll lose an hour of time (sigh). Even though it’s only an hour, it can be hard to adjust to waking up earlier. The good news is this also means warmer, longer days are headed our way! Here are some tips and reminders to help you make the most of daylight saving time.