Healthy UNH Blogger: Gabby Chesney
Home Town: Durham, NH
Major: Nutrition
Graduation Year: 2014
What do you do to make a Healthy UNH? I go to the gym and encourage my friends to come along.
Favorite Food: Pizza or Ice Cream
Favorite Movie: Across the Universe
Favorite Book: The Last Lecture
What place in the world do you most want to visit? I’ve always wanted to visit Scotland.
Favorite Dining Hall: Stillings
What do you love about UNH? The people…everyone is so friendly and nice!
As a Healthy UNH Intern, What are you most excited about? I’m excited to be involved with a great initiative (Healthy UNH) and promote health around campus!
Fun and Fitness
By: Gabby Chesney
No matter how dedicated you are to staying physically active, sometimes going to the gym or lacing up your shoes for a run can feel like a chore. The best way I have found to look forward to every workout and avoid the crowds at the gym is to take advantage of the group fitness classes UNH Campus Recreation has to offer.
Read moreTagged In: aerobics, boredom, cycle classes, fitness class, Gabby Chesney, Hamel rec center, Healthy UNH, physical fitness, strength training, Zumba
Fun in the Sun
By: Gabby Chesney
With spring in the air that can only mean one thing… nice weather! While some people choose to brave it and exercise outdoors in the winter, many of us confine ourselves to the gym until the temperatures begin to increase again. With warmer weather and sunny days what better time than now to find some fun physical activities to do outdoors? Here are some ideas on how to incorporate physical activity into your day while having fun outdoors:
Hit the Trails
Read moreTagged In: cardiovascular, Cycling, Fitness, Gabby Chesney, Healthy UNH, High Intensity Interval Training, Outdoors, swim, trails
May Day Carnival
By: Gabby Chesney
The end of the semester is a time of transition. Whether you are graduating or just moving home for the summer it marks the end of one phase and the beginning of something new. Add finals on top of all of that and the end of the year can feel quite overwhelming. However there are lots of fun events to look forward to at the end of the semester. One of these is the May Day Carnival!
Read moreTagged In: amusement rides, Gabby Chesney, game booths, Healthy UNH, include free food, live entertainment, May Day Carnival
Keep Calm and Study On
By: Gabby Chesney
The end of the semester is approaching quickly and with that comes a mixture of excitement and dread. While everybody seems ready for the change of pace that summer brings, students don’t seem quite as excited about the end of the year projects, papers and exams looming in the distance. While these things are unavoidable, there are ways to prepare for finals while limiting stress levels.
Start Early
Read moreTagged In: activity, finals week, Frazzle Free Finals, Gabby Chesney, Healthy UNH, mental illness, perspective, Stress, study
Wellness at Work
By: Gabby Chesney
The average full-time employee in the United States works 30 hours or more per week. That adds up to a lot of time spent in the workplace each year! While many people take steps to create a healthy living space at home it can be challenging to stay healthy while at work. While it might not be possible to control where you work, there are steps you can take in order to try and stay healthy while on the job.
Keep Moving
Read moreTagged In: Gabby Chesney, healthy snacks, Healthy UNH, hydrated, Public Health Week, Wellness, work
Improve Health to Reduce Healthcare Costs
By: Gabby Chesney
In the current economic times, people are looking anywhere they can to cut costs in their life. According to research conducted by the Milken Institute, more than half of Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease, many of which are preventable. According to calculations by the Milken Institute these diseases cost Americans and the government $1.3 trillion annually. This money comes out of the pockets of Americans as well as from the government, affecting every American in one way or another.
Read moreTagged In: disease prevention, Gabby Chesney, health costs, Healthy UNH, illness, Light Therapy, nutrition counseling, smoking cessation, Stress Management, UNH Health Services, Yoga
The Key to Vitamin D
By: Gabby Chesney
Over the years Vitamin D has not been one of the most commonly talked about vitamins. Despite not being a frequent topic of discussion among the general public, Vitamin D plays a critical role in health. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, Vitamin D has many health benefits. One of the main roles Vitamin D plays is aiding in calcium absorption and bone health. Without adequate Vitamin D a person runs the risk of developing weak and misshapen bones or even Osteoporosis.
Read moreTagged In: bone health, calcium, calcium absorption, cancer, diabetes, eggs, Gabby Chesney, Healthy UNH, heart disease, hypertension, Nutrition, osteoporosis, Outdoors, salmon, tuna, Vitamin D
Choose your own adventure!
By: Gabby Chesney
With spring break on the horizon there has been a lot of talk on campus about the various vacations and adventures people will be embarking on. Don’t have a wild adventure planned yet? Don’t worry, there is plenty of time left this semester for a mini-trip and Outdoor Adventures has you covered. Outdoor Adventures offers day and overnight trips throughout the year. Some of the trips still to come this semester include an overnight canoe trip at Squam Lake, a day trip bouldering at Lincoln Woods and a day of Rock Climbing in Rumney!
Read moreTagged In: Bouldering, camping, canoe trip, Exercise, Fitness, Gabby Chesney, Healthy UNH, Outdoor Adventures, rock climbing, UNH clubs, UNH Outdoor Adventures Club
MUB Movies Provide Comic Relief
By: Gabby Chesney
It’s been said that laughter is the best medicine. Although this statement might be a bit of a stretch, laughter does have several proven health benefits. An article was released by helpguide.org explaining the health benefits of laughter.
Read moreTagged In: Heathly UNH, Mental Health, MUB, Stress, UNH, UNH Event
