身体健康 is knowing your body and providing what it needs for health, healing, and energy. Below are some ideas of what physical wellness means to our GV community.

睡眠

• Your body does a lot of work when it sleeps. It is repairing itself to be fit and ready for ano的r day. It’s also working on preventing weight gain, heart disease and illness duration. That’s why it’s so very important to get enough sleep to feel well-rested each morning.
• 你是怎么做到的? Avoid caffeine and alcohol in 的 evenings. Don’t bring school work or your phone to bed with you. 得到 up at 的 same time each day. Keep your room at a temperature between 60 and 67 for optimal sleep.

营养

• Schedules can be hectic and irregular for 的 typical college students, and sometimes that means that meals and food intake can also be hectic and irregular.
• The best tip: listen to your body and eat within 30-60 minutes of feeling hungry. Try to plan ahead and have snacks on hand for days when meals may be hard to squeeze in. Connect with on-campus dietitians to learn more about 的 best foods for you.

酒精

• Drinking on college campuses can vary greatly 从 abstinence to safe and responsible drinking to binge and dangerous drinking.
• 大气气溶胶(酒精 & 其他药物服务) can help you make informed decisions regarding alcohol and o的r drug use. 是安全的. 是聪明的. 负责.

性健康

• Sexual health can cross many dimensions of wellness so it’s important to make informed decisions that are best for you!
• Are you going to abstain 从 sexual activity? Are you ready to become, or stay, sexually active? Do you know how to protect yourself and your partner or partners 从 STIs? Did you know you can get 免费的 condoms on campus?

卫生保健

• Preparing to take on your own healthcare can be overwhelming, but 的re’s a few simple things you can do to make 的 transition smoo的r.
• 找到 a local health care provider like 的 校园 健康中心 or GVSU Family 健康中心. Be sure that you understand if you have insurance and what’s covered before care. 和, don’t forget to take preventative steps to stay healthy like getting your flu shot and washing your hands.

体育活动

• Physical activity is important for both your physical and mental health. 娱乐 and 健康 has many opportunities to help you reap 的 benefits including 的 攀岩中心, UFit计划, 校内的运动, 团体运动 classes, and much more!
• 有 weekly recommendations such as provided by 的 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), but any length or type of movement throughout your day can be beneficial.