Health Tips

If you’ve spent time on social media, you’ve probably come across plenty of people talking about self-care. While it can be inspiring to see others practicing self-care, social media can sometimes give an altered portrayal of what self-care should look like. In a lot of cases, influencers will take trips,...

Whether your roommate is your best friend or someone you just met this year, chances are you’ll hit a few bumps throughout the semester. The truth is conflict between roommates is totally normal. Living with someone can be a great way to learn about ourselves and help us learn to...

Whether your student is roommates with their best friend or someone they just met this year, chances are they’re going to hit a few bumps throughout the semester. The truth is conflict between roommates is totally normal. However, when conflict gets out of hand, it can affect our emotional and...

Can you recognize abusive behaviors? Do you know how you can support a friend? Test your knowledge of intimate partner abuse, domestic and dating violence with our interactive quiz: Take the Quiz If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner abuse, the Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) is...

If you’re feeling stressed in grad school, chances are you’re not alone. In fact, based on a recent survey by the American College Health Association, 64.5% of graduate and professional students experienced above-average or tremendous stress in the past year. While most college students experience some level of stress, graduate...

Here are some tips for helping a friend who may be struggling with negative body image and where to find support. What is body image? Body image describes the way that we see our physical bodies and how we imagine others see us. People with positive body image generally feel...

Short answer: Yes . There are a lot of misconceptions around personal training. It may seem like personal training is only for those who are experienced in the gym or that you have to know exactly what kind of program you want to participate in. However, there’s a lot more...

It’s official: syllabus week is over. Now what? As we approach mid-semester, you may begin to feel the stresses of an increased workload and added responsibilities outside of school. Here are some tips to help you overcome stress. Give yourself a checkup What things in your life feel overwhelming? Write...

Health and Wellness Services offers a number of in-person professional development opportunities to enhance team dynamics, support students and improve our campus community. Here are a few that are currently being offered for the spring semester: Supporting Student Resiliency The Supporting Student Resiliency Professional Development Series provides CU faculty and...

Donating blood can be a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips that can help you overcome the top reasons people avoid donating blood: #1 If you have a fear of needles… If you have a fear of needles, you’re not alone. Many people avoid...