by Samantha Johnson | Nov 14, 2018 | Physical, Wellness Blog
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and what better way to celebrate than by getting educated? Since I don’t have diabetes I wanted to consult someone with a bit more experience to write this blog. Thankfully my mom, Brenda Solarz-Johnson, is well-educated...
by Natalie Griesch | Nov 7, 2018 | Physical, Spiritual, Wellness Blog
Let’s face it, we’re finally at the point in the semester where a lot of us are burning out and it can be difficult to relax in the dorms or with a roommate. Don’t worry though, there are very simple things you can add into your nighttime routine to fully destress,...
by Cheney Mason | Nov 5, 2018 | Intellectual, Social, Spiritual, Wellness Blog
You may be hearing the word “resilience” a lot more on campus this year and that is because it is WSU’s theme. The word resiliency holds multiple meanings for different people and but having resilience is ultimately about being flexible, bouncing back from difficult...
by Cheney Mason | Oct 31, 2018 | Wellness Blog
The transition out of fall and into a very cold, dark and gloomy winter for five to six months can make it much harder to get out of bed for an early class. This drastic season change can also be more serious for some students with Seasonal Affective Disorder, or...
by Violet DeStefano | Oct 25, 2018 | Physical, Social, Wellness Blog
Halloween is a fun time of year consisting of finding the perfect costume, indulging in sweets, fun decorations and watching classic Halloween movies. In Winona, it’s very popular to dress up in costumes and go out with friends. With that, it can also come with some...
by Sydney Becker | Oct 18, 2018 | Physical, Wellness Blog
After years of health classes and sex ed, I’m sure we are all understand the dangers of STD’s, STI’s and safe sex, but what if I told you that 80% of Americans will contract the HPV virus in their lifetime, according to ashasexualhealth.org. A growing trend of HPV has...
