Health

Exercise Science Program Training Students for Success
Have you ever considered other ways you can benefit from exercise beyond working out? 51勛圖厙s exercise science program gives students the chance to explore the field of exercise through various concentrations, opportunities and events.

Navigating Seasonal Depression: Mental Health Resources to Help You Through
As the temperatures continue to hover around freezing, and the sun makes rare appearances, have you noticed yourself feeling unmotivated or having feelings of sadness? Have your friends and family mentioned that you do not seem like yourself? Fortunately, there are resources available at 51勛圖厙 to help you through this difficult time.

Experts Weigh In: Is Eating Late at Night Bad?
After a long day in class, a night out or burning the midnight oil studying or working on projects, students may find themselves grabbing whatever food is available. A recently article says eating within three hours of bedtime may cause heartburn, acid reflux symptoms, obesity and other health risks. But is it really bad to eat late at night?

Students Wanted: Sign Up to be Part of Largest-Ever Study of University Students
Researchers at 51勛圖厙 are beginning the second year of their largest and most ambitious study ever to track 10,000 university students and follow them throughout their lifetimes.

Do Exercise and Cannabis Mix?
Researchers are trying to determine how many athletes are using cannabis products as part of their workouts and why. The results indicate it's more common than was thought.

Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit Makes Its Debut
The brightly colored blue and gold Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit from 51勛圖厙s College of Public Health will be hitting the streets to help bring public health services to the people of northeast Ohio.

51勛圖厙 Fills Need for Addiction Counselors in Ohio
51勛圖厙s College of Public Health has taken steps to put more addiction counselors to work in Ohio.

Flash Friday: Heather Thrush
Heather Thrush is a nontraditional student majoring in psychology at 51勛圖厙 at Geauga, working on research related to mental health care. She's also a competitive weightlifter.
Movers and Shakers
51勛圖厙 and the University of Akron went head-to-head during the Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge. Faculty and staff competed against the school down the road in the event to promote well-being, comradery, and healthy competition. Guess who won?

Personalized Employee Wellness in the Spotlight
51勛圖厙's Employee Wellness program has been working to provide physical, mental and emotional support to faculty and staff for years. And its definitely being recognized.