WILDCAT EDITION CAMPUS RECREATION
FALL 2018
CAMPUS HEALTH
WHAT’S INSIDE: 5 Stress Secrets No One Told You ........B1 6 Ways You’re Probably Sleeping Wrong.....................................B2 Benefits of Weight Lifting .....................B2 The Best Workout Program..................B3 Social Media: What’s In It For Me........B3 Get Out of the Gym Rut With Swimming.....................................B4 Yoga for the Busy Student ....................B5 RX Safely ................................................B5 Why Breakfast Is Kind Of A Big Deal ....B6 Stay Hydrated During Workouts ..........B6 Red Cup: Caught On Campus WIth Alcohol..........................................B7 Help! I Need Some New Friends ..........B8 5 Ways to Avoid Injury While Working Out ...............................B9 3 Exercises to Add to Your Workout Routine..........................B10 SexTalk: Healthy Relationships.............B11
LIVING WILD! FALL 2018 WILDCAT EDITION
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CAMPUS HEALTH • CAMPUS REC
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fear/threat perceived. Think about when you go on a first date, ride a roller coaster, gear up for a big game, etc. Our bodies go into flight or fight (stress response) where the heart beats faster, breath quickens, muscles tighten, etc.
No One Told You By Carrie Johnson, MEd, CHES, Health Educator, Senior
3. Our bodies give us clues that we’re stressed. Common clues over time include: increased irritability, getting sick, trouble sleeping, back/neck pain, digestive problems, and increased blood pressure.
4. It is possible to minimize stress’ impact.
1. Stress is your body’s response to a situation. Ever wonder why public speaking, driving, or taking a test stresses out some people but not others? Whether or not you get stressed depends on how your brain perceives/interprets a situation. Is it perceived as a threat,
or a challenge you can overcome? The answer to this question can change your stress response.
2. Not all stress is bad. Good stress (called eustress) is beneficial to us. It’s the feeling of excitement we get when there is no
Healthy coping skills are key to managing stress. Try relaxation techniques, physical activity, social support, mindfulness, deep breathing, time management, and/or taking a break and doing something you enjoy.
5. It’s ok to ask for help. Sometimes the amount of stress we experience becomes overwhelming. When that happens, ask for help. There’s support for you right here on campus. Walk-in or call Counseling & Psych Services at (520) 621-3334.