Mind, Body, Spirit.
Fall 2020, Volume 20, Issue 1.
Front Cover:
Staying Connected:
How telemedicine counseling has kept providers and patients together during the pandemic.
Wastewater Surveillance at Syracuse University:
The Facts Sitting down with epidemiologists and professors David Larsen and Brittany Kmush.
Health Hubs at Syracuse University:
Exploring health and wellness resources.
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Syracuse University has paused residential learning. These articles were written prior to this decision and reflect an on-campus residential environment.
Contents:
In the Know: New research in health and wellness.
Mind:
Public Health Faculty Spotlight: Sitting down with public health professor Bernard Appiah.
How to Manage Stress in College: Exploring meditation and mindfulness techniques.
Navigating the Transition to College: Planning is Key! The value o f planning and time management.
Social Distancing vs. Social Isolation: How to combat isolation during the pandemic.
Stress Relief Through Yoga: Exploring the benefits of yoga.
Self-Care: Me Time! The importance of allocating time for self-care.
Staying Connected: How telemedicine counseling connects providers and patients during the pandemic.
Coping with Decision Fatigue: What should I wear today? Should I work out after class? What do I want to eat for lunch?
Body:
Health Hubs at Syracuse University: Exploring health and wellness resources.
Maintaining a Healthy Routine During COVID-19: Ways to stay active at home.
Wastewater Surveillance at Syracuse University: The Facts Sitting down with epidemiologists and professors David Larsen and Brittany Kmush.
Intuitive Eating: Breaking Down Diet Culture Listening and responding to your body.
Prolonged Computer Use: Dangers, and solutions through stretching.
E-cigarette and COVID-19: A Double Whammy. The negative health effects of e-cigarette usage with COVID-19.
Natural as a Lifestyle: Natural ingredients vs. synthetic products.
The Whole Truth About Whole Grains: Understanding the value of eating whole grains.
Spirit:
Creating a Sense of Community Through Volunteerism: A Syracuse student’s experience.
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Meditation may not be for everyone. But if you are experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety, it may be worth a try. Meditation and mindfulness can help you.
For more information:
Journal of Medical Internet Research Mhealth Uhealth: Efficacy of the Mindfulness Meditation Mobile App “Calm” to Reduce Stress Among College Students: Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of American College Health: The role of campus greenspace and meditation on college students’ mood disturbance.
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By Anjali Sharma, First-year student, Public Health, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics.
COVID-19 has made this academic year look different from past years. Sure, it may be easier to attend class from your bed, but the impact upon our social lives is a cause for concern. Social distancing is a public health term often used during this pandemic that refers to maintaining a distance of 6 feet from others to reduce the spread of the coronavirus and remain safe. People should adhere to social distancing guidelines, while working on maintaining social connections in other ways.
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By Siya Kumar, First-year student, Public Health, David B. Falk College of Sports and Human Dynamics.
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By Kinley Gaudette, Sophomore, Public Health, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics.
COVID-19 has altered lives around the world in unimaginable ways. Many of us never anticipated a world where we could not be face-to-face with our friends, our classmates or even some of our families. For people with mental health conditions, social distancing and public health regulations have taken a large toll. For many dealing with mental health issues, meeting with counselors and therapists was a routine part of life. Now, it is no longer safe to meet with mental health professionals in their office.
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National Eating Disorders Association (N.E.D.A.): Collegiate Survey Project.
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By Nicole Pulido, First-year student, Public Health, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics.
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By Anjali Sharma, First-year student, Public Health, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics .
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