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a dynamic illustration of various activities like mountain biking, rock climbing, and paragliding, highlighted with visual elements that symbolize mental health benefits such as focus and resilience.

Beyond Limits: Extreme Sports Boosting Mental Health

There’s this tendency in the modern day and age of increasing levels of stress that people are forced to deal with on a day-to-day basis.…

May 1, 2024

person holding two shower heads one for a cold shower and another for a hot shower

Is a Cold Shower or Hot Shower Right for You?

Kim Becker, Aquinas College

Bathing in different temperatures each offer their own benefits, whether it be increased blood circulation or stress relief.…

April 18, 2022

A man running on a bridge for an article about outdoor activities.

The 5 Best Outdoor Activities for College Students

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

Feeling stressed and trapped within the four walls of your tiny dorm room? Get outside and try something new to benefit your physical and mental health.…

December 28, 2021

Yoga and Meditation tips to relieve stress

Yoga and Meditation Tips To Relieve College Stress and Anxiety

Becky Hardin, University of Arizona Global Campus

With finals season approaching, here's some advice on how to avoid feeling overwhelmed in school.…

November 25, 2021

A person backpacking is illustrated in front of a beautiful and colorful mountain landscape.

Backpacking Is an Outdoor Balm for Modern Worry

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

For a generation constantly faced with a multitude of stressors, a trip into nature can provide a respite.…

September 2, 2021

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Why Every College Student Needs a Creative Outlet

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

In the midst of finals season, it is important for students to recharge and revitalize by reconnecting with hobbies. …

May 12, 2021

An illustration of a person napping under a textbook for an article on college students taking naps.

5 Reasons Why College Kids Should Take More Naps

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Students are often extremely stressed, especially as finals are approaching. Hitting the hay for a few minutes can help regulate that.…

November 30, 2020

Image by Sezi Kaya in article about the benefits of ecotherapy

Ecotherapy: What It Is and How You Can Benefit From It

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

With the current state of the world, there are an overwhelming number of reasons to feel stressed. Mother Nature can help.…

August 31, 2020

Illustration by Francesca Mahaney of a cottage in an article about cottagecore

Cottagecore Is Gen Z’s Way of Coping With a Hectic, Modern World

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Instead of yearning for big city life, young people are finding an escape by imagining a more pastoral, idyllic lifestyle.…

May 20, 2020

vaping essential oils has become the new 'it' thing to do.

The Newest Alternative Health Fad: Vaping Essential Oils

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Is it all just smoke and mirrors or is their something more beneficial to it?…

March 3, 2020

6 Ways to Practice Self-Care in a Dorm Room

Lauren Prestia, University of Massachusetts Lowell

What to do when bubble baths aren’t an option for your self-care routine…

September 13, 2019

5 Easy Ways to Beat the Midwinter Blues in College

Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

As college life and the cold weather wear you down, here are some simple ways to keep you sane through the winter months…

February 10, 2018

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