Illness

  • Illness
    Here are some tips to help you stay healthy this semester and things to do if you end up getting sick.
  • Chip being evaluated by a health center professional
    Health issues are more common than you may think, especially among college students. Here are some you may experience in college and what you can do about them.
  • Acupuncture
    Acupuncture can be a great way to address a variety of health concerns. Here are a few things to know if you’re curious about trying acupuncture for yourself.
  • A student standing at the Apothecary Pharmacy checkout counter with a prescription medication and his insurance card.
    While insurance plans can be complex, understanding your policy is an important part of managing your health (and wallet). Here are a few tips and tricks to help you understand the basics of your health insurance plan.
  • Person packing a suitcase
    ÌýBreak is just around the corner and for some of us that means travel. Whether you’re heading out of town by car, bus, train or plane, there are a few things you should keep in mind to stay healthy when traveling.SleepBetween jumping time zones
  • An ill looking girl holding a fistful of tissues to her forehead as she peers down at a thermometer.
    Preparing for flu season has never been more important. Coupled with the current COVID-19 pandemic, the flu season poses significant risks to students and our community. Take precaution this fall by following these tips: #1 Get a flu shot The flu
  • Student jogging
    Viruses like the flu can last 7 to 10 days, meaning symptoms like a stuffy nose, body aches, fatigue and a sore throat stick around, it's all about staying as healthy as possible.
  • person sleeping with a pug next to them
    Sleep is vital to overall health—research shows that getting 7-9 hours of restful sleep every night makes a world of difference for cognitive functioning, mood, metabolism, memory, immune system and more. So how can we get our sleep cycle back under control?
  • sick pug on a couch
    Viruses such as the flu and common cold can last 7–10 days, meaning symptoms like a stuffy nose, body aches, fatigueÌýand a sore throat stick around for a while. Since antibiotics typically don’t work for viruses, it’s all about staying as healthy as possible.
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