Health & Wellness

Student Burnout: How to Spot It and Take Steps to Beat It

Are you feeling mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted? Do you lack the motivation to do your homework, study, or even take notes during class? If so, chances are you’re experiencing burnout, a feeling commonly caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Burnout is no joke. It’s an emotionally deadly illness that can leave you feeling helpless, Read More
UW Program Significantly Improved Students’ Mental Health

With the mental health crisis among college students and young adults spiking and campus counseling centers overwhelmed, psychologists from the University of Washington have developed a program that has significantly helped lower students’ stress levels and improved their emotional well-being. The program, called Be REAL, is a group-based, six-week program that primarily focuses on prevention. Read More
Get Inspired with These 50 Motivational Quotes for Students

College is filled with difficulties and riddled with road bumps. But don’t let the stress of it knock you off your path. Gaining an education and achieving your goals requires perseverance, dedication, and motivation. When faced with distractions, sometimes all you need to get back on track is a little inspiration. These motivational quotes for students Read More
How to Improve Memory — Interview With Jill Kubala, Registered Dietician and Wellness Expert

TUN sits down with Jill Kubala, a registered dietician and wellness expert, to discuss steps you can take to improve memory. TUN: Jill, thanks so much for joining us. KUBALA: Of course! Thanks for having me. Research supports that one of the best ways to improve and preserve your memory is by having a healthy Read More
How to Manage Stress in College — Interview With Dr. Danielle Merolla, Associate Director of the Center for Prevention and Outreach Stony Brook U

TUN sits down with Dr. Danielle Merolla, a clinical psychologist and the associate director of the Center for Prevention and Outreach at Stony Brook University, to discuss ways for students to manage stress in college. TUN: Dr. Merolla, thanks so much for joining us. DR. MEROLLA: Thank you for having me, Jackson. Stress is inevitable Read More
How to Eat Healthy in College — Interview With Dr. Whitney Linsenmeyer, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at St. Louis University

TUN sits down with Dr. Whitney Linsenmeyer, an assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics at St. Louis University and a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, to discuss what students can do to eat healthy in college. TUN: Dr. Linsenmeyer, thanks so much for joining us. DR. LINSENMEYER: Thanks for having me! Read More
Mental Health Resources for College Students — Interview With Jennifer Rothman, Senior Manager of Youth & Young Adult Initiatives, National Alliance on Mental Illness

TUN sits down with Jennifer Rothman, the senior manager of youth and young adult initiatives at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), to discuss the mental health resources available to college students. TUN: Jennifer, thanks so much for joining us. ROTHMAN: Of course. Thank you for having me. Let’s start with on-campus resources. For Read More
Instagram Influencers Share Their Self-Care Tips

At its core, self-care is all about taking time to prioritize yourself — your mind, body and soul. Finding ways to stay mentally, emotionally and physically fit will help you stay composed during stressful or anxious situations and keep your body healthy and strong. Self-care comes in many forms, and there’s truly no one-size-fits-all approach. Read More
There’s a New Key to Avoiding The Freshman 15

Want to avoid the freshman 15? The key may be keeping a regular eating schedule, as new research suggests eating meals later on the weekends than during the week could lead to weight gain. Nutritionists and health nuts have long known that when it comes to keeping off extra weight, “when” you eat can matter Read More
Students, Entrepreneurs Devalue Sleep. They Shouldn’t

Sleep is often the last thing on a student or entrepreneur’s agenda. But a good night’s sleep is essential for success. In a recent study, my co-authors David Wagner from the University of Oregon, Denis Grégoire from HEC Montréal, and Christopher Barnes from the University of Washington and I found that entrepreneurs improve their assessment Read More
Are You Mentally Well Enough for College?

Last spring, an 18-year-old college freshman who got straight A’s in high school – but was now failing several courses – came to my office on the campus where I work as a psychologist. The student was seeking a medical exception so that he could withdraw from the classes he failed instead of taking the Read More
5 Tips for College Students to Avoid Burnout

Burnout is a stress-related state of exhaustion and often leads to feelings of isolation, low accomplishment and even depression. Although research has long shown that burnout affects employees, we now know burnout also affects students. As a researcher who specializes in identifying strategies to help college students get through their first year of college, I’d Read More
5 Tips for College Students to Use Final Exam Stress to Their Advantage

For the nearly 20 million college students in the U.S., one of the most stressful times of the year comes at the end of the semester, as they prepare for final exams, graduation and – for many seniors – yet another life transition. Almost 60% of college students report they are experiencing more than average Read More
Do You Plan Your Life Around Your Fitness Schedule? You Could Be Addicted to Exercise

Physical activity feels good and it’s great for your health. It can reduce your risk of developing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, strengthen your bones, muscles and joints, and can even help with certain mental health conditions, such as depression. While exercise has clear benefits, it can cause problems if your love of working Read More
Health Check: What Should Our Maximum Heart Rate Be During Exercise?

You have your runners on, your FitBit is charged, but now what? When you exercise, your heart and breathing rates increase, delivering greater quantities of oxygen from the lungs to the blood, then to exercising muscles. Determining an optimal heart rate for exercise depends on your exercise goal, age, and current fitness level. Heart rate Read More