WILDCAT EDITION CAMPUS RECREATION
FALL 2017
CAMPUS HEALTH
SurPrISInG WayS
WHAT’S INSIDE: Surprising Ways UA Students Manage Stress ........................B1 Dorm Room Warrior..............................B2 Bear Down & Stock Up on Good Food for Your Dorm.....................B2 Overwhelmed? Try the Art + Yoga of Resilience..........................B3 Swimming for Fitness.............................B3 Get to Know Campus Recreation..........B3 Am I Normal?..........................................B4 4 Easy Health Habits to Start Today......B4 What’s Your Fitness Personality?..........B5 Fitness Faux Pas......................................B5 Tips to Ace Your Next Exam...................B6 Your Body on Alcohol.............................B6 3 Common Myths About Mental Health Counseling .....................B6 How to Read a Food Label.....................B7 Group Fitness... Find the Class that Fits You Best!.........................B8
LIVING WILD! FALL 2017 WILDCAT EDITION
Editor: Lee Ann Hamilton Art Direction: Andrew J. Maghielse Layout Design: Cynthia M. Callahan
FOR MORE LIVING WILD! VISIT: bit.ly/UALivingWild CAMPUS HEALTH • CAMPUS REC
UA Students Manage Stress
By Carrie Johnson, Med, CHes, Health educator, sr.
Stress is part of life and if you’re feeling stressed out, you’re not alone. You may be surprised (and hopefully inspired) by some of the ways your fellow Wildcats manage their stress.
The benefits of sleep are enormous, including its natural ability to aid in stress management.
UnPLUG.
stAY ACtIVe.
Take a break from your phone, computer, iPad, and TV. If this seems daunting, try starting out with short breaks and work your way up to longer ones. Yes, it can be done and you will survive.
tALK It OUt. Life is stressful and sometimes you just need to vent. Talking with friends, or a more objective source such as a counselor, can be just what you need.
sLeeP.
Whether it’s going for a hike, run, riding a bike, going to the gym, or practicing yoga, exercise is the leading way UA students manage their stress.
GO OUtsIDe. Get away from your usual surroundings and take a break in nature!
BReAK It DOWn. Sometimes what is stressing us out is that
we have so much to do! Decrease your stress by making a To Do list and then start at the top and check things off as you go. Pro tip: break down big “to dos” into smaller, more manageable pieces.
FInD A HOBBY. Cook. Read. Sing. Journal. Draw. Color. Craft. Do whatever makes you happy! Sometimes, stress can be overwhelming. If you are having a difficult time managing your stress, contact CAPS at (520) 6213334.