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Health & Wellness
Staying Healthy at UMass Amherst
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Get enough sleep – Most students need eight hours a night. Sleep helps your learning, memory, immunity and mood. Get to bed at a regular hour, avoid all-nighters and take a nap when you’re short on sleep.
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Eat healthy – Food fuels the brain and body, and your choices make all the difference. UHS’ nutritionist can help with weight management, sports nutrition, food allergies, diabetes and other issues.
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Exercise – It’s a great way to relieve stress, socialize, feel good about your body and stay or get in shape. Consider intramurals, fitness centers and campus recreational facilities – even walking around campus or uptown counts!
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Reduce your risk – If you choose to drink, think safety. Keep it to one or less per hour. Alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Have something to eat. Don’t mix alcohol and other drugs, even over-the-counter ones. Get a confidential drinker’s checkup at BASICS.
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Get immunized– Make sure you’ve had required immunizations before you come to school, and get flu vaccination when it's available.
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Have fun and socialize – Life is about balance. Meet new people. Join a club, RSO or peer health. Color outside the lines. Stretch yourself to try new things.
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Stay smoke-free – Smoking is the number one cause of death and disability in the United States - don't start. If you do smoke and want to quit, UHS’ tobacco cessation program can help.
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Protect yourself – Always think safety - lock your doors, carry a cell phone and let someone know where you are.
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Ask for help – We all get overwhelmed at times. If you’re feeling down, stressed, homesick or wonder where your life is going, talk to a friend, family member, professor, or Mental Health Services.
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