Upcoming Events
Feed Your Brain Series: Healthy Eating on the Run
Wednesday, March 1, 2006 ~ 6:00pm ~ Mocon
If you are struggling with fitting healthy eating habits into
your hectic schedule, take the time to attend this workshop and
discussion. Learn more about planning for healthy eating, how to use
some creativity in seeking out healthy options and incorporating
more variety into your eating habits, even if you're eating at Mocon
every day. Meet at the top of Mocon. Students will NOT be expected
to use their meal plan for this program. "Feed Your Brain" is a
four-part series developed and presented by Aramark, Health Services
and WesWELL on various aspects of healthy eating for students.
Sexual Health Expo
Saturday, March 4, 2006 ~ 11am to 5pm ~ Exley Science Center Lobby
A day of tabling, discussions, workshops, speakers, a capella
group performances, raffles, fundraisers, and oh-so-much more on
various aspects of sexual health. Check out the complete Sexual
Health Expo schedule at:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/weswell/sexpo2006.html
Sponsored by WesWELL, ASHA, Planned Parenthood Interns, Cunt
Club and more!
Health Tips
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Click
on the various links below to learn more about these mental health
concerns with serious physical consequences...and about ways to
prevent their development.
National Eating Disorders Association
The premiere organization for education, prevention and
treatment referrals. Their website is loaded with information,
links, handouts and referrals which can help you or someone you are
concerned about.
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
The Renfrew Center
A leading treatment center and prevention organization, the
Renfrew Center provides the following information on their website
for you or for someone you care about:
For you:
www.renfrewcenter.com/for-you/index.asp
For family/friends:
www.renfrewcenter.com/for-family-friends/index.asp
FAQ:
www.renfrewcenter.com/ask-a-renfrew-expert/index.asp
The Mayo Clinic
Click below for the Mayo's ideas on incorporating healthy eating
habits into your life and setting realistic expectations for weight
loss.
10 great
health foods: Best bets for eating well
Top 10 health foods and their benefits to jump-start your healthy
diet.
Weight-loss drugs: Can a prescription help you lose weight?
New weight-loss drugs may be coming soon, but here's what you should
know now about these medications and your options.
Slide show: Portion control for weight loss
Still struggling to maintain a healthy weight despite your best
efforts? Portion control can help ensure that you're eating the
right serving sizes.
Did you know WesWELL has it's own
Health Resource Library? Housed in Room 204 of the Davison
Health Center, the library contains brochures, posters, books,
videos and periodicals covering a wide variety of health concerns.
It is open the same hours as Health Services. Check it out!
Want to submit your health-oriented event to HealthierU?
Email lcurrie@wesleyan.edu with the complete details!
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