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May: Mental Health Awareness Month May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, and encouraging open conversations about the topic. Mental health is very important for overall well-being, and can be often overlooked. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 […]

April: Healthy Habit Formation Habits can be a good thing! Developing healthy habits can be one of the most beneficial ways to improve productivity and overall health. According to the CDC, 6 out of 10 adults have a chronic disease. The main cause of this is due to poor habits in diet, physical activity, and […]

March: National Brain Injury Awareness Month March is recognized as National Brain Injury Awareness Month to bring awareness to brain health and injury prevention. Brain injuries can have a lasting impact on people for their entire lives, if not properly treated/prevented. According to the CDC, there are over 69,000 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) related deaths […]

February: American Heart Month February is American Heart Month, a time to bring awareness to cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S., and to encourage healthier eating and exercise habits. According to the CDC, heart disease is very common: “In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, […]

National Blood Donor Month In 1969, President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation designating January as National Blood Donor Month. We recognize and appreciate all of the many people who have donated blood, and we encourage others to consider donating to save lives. According to Vitalant Blood Donation, January is the most difficult month for hospitals […]

  Winter Travel Safety Winter in the Midwest can bring the most beautiful snowfalls that unfortunately can lead to some dangerous travel conditions. Each year thousands of accidents occur due to snow, ice, and reduced visibility. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than 116,800 people are injured in vehicle crashes on snowy, slushy […]

Mental & Emotional Wellness Through the Holidays November is the start of the busy holiday season and with that comes some complex emotions. The holiday season brings joyous occasions, family time, and nostalgia. Unfortunately for a lot of people, the holiday season can also mean a time of stress and sometimes loneliness. Though this is […]

Financial Wellness Talking about finances can be unpleasant. Money causes a lot of daily stress, and it can be so easy to avoid the topic of personal finance all together. If you are someone who avoids looking at your bank account, you are not alone. According to a Mind Over Money survey, 77% of participants […]

Healthy Aging Aging is a topic that some people tend to avoid. No one seems to want to talk about how we are all getting older. We are all aging and though it may not always feel that way, aging is a privilege. While factors such as genetics are out of our control when it […]

Preventing Burnout and Recharging Before the Fall Semester As the fall semester approaches at UND, the campus will soon come alive with the familiar hustle and energy of a new academic year. It’s an exciting season filled with fresh starts, new goals, and the return of a vibrant campus community. Whether you’re stepping into your […]