The beginning of a new school year can stress out even the most laid back and prepared students. And while stress is a normal and necessary part of life, Illinois State students report stress as one of their top barriers to academic success. Health Promotion and Wellness has numerous programs and events to help you
Erin Link of Health Promotion and Wellness said solely fixating on numbers, like weight and body mass index (BMI), is an approach doomed to fail, as it ignores the growing concept of “overall health.”
Here is information to help keep you well and avoid heat stress this summer.
On July 1, Illinois State University will become smoke- and tobacco-free. Health Promotion and Wellness provides resources for those who want to quit smoking.
Does the approaching end of the semester have you feeling frazzled? If so, take a break with certified therapy dogs, free chair massages, and other stress-relieving activities on Monday, May 4, and Tuesday, May 5, from 2–6 p.m. in Milner Library.
Dogs aren’t just adorable. They’re also really good at calming you down. That’s why Illinois State offers PAWSitively Stress Free, a stress-relief program sponsored by Health Promotion and Wellness.
