Are you the daredevil type? Are you looking for fun, unique ways to work out and explore nature? Do you want to go on an outdoor adventure but don’t have the gear for it? Then check out the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) wilderness outpost for all your outdoorsy needs!...
When we think about pre and post nutrition, it typically revolves around fueling for your best performance, and replenishing fluid, glucose, and protein for the recovery period afterward. There is not a one size fits all nutrition plan for athletes but there are some common truths...
Expert Tips to Stay Healthy During Winter Weather
The winter months are here, in all their cold and dark glory. With the cold weather, the winter sweets, and the wild spread of illnesses, this is a time in which many students find their health dropping. Here are some tips from Stamps Health Services medical expert Dr. Ben Holton...
The Not-So-Typical Workout- The Unique Benefits of Indoor Rock Climbing
Do you have an adventurous side? Do you want to get fit, but are finding that none of the workouts you attempt feel right for you? Maybe you need to try something completely different- rock climbing! It may be an unconventional choice, but rock climbing...
The Best Foods for a Healthy Heart
February is American Heart Month, a time in which nationally we work to improve awareness of and practice healthy heart habits. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans, but there are many steps you can take to improve your heart health, one of those is nutrition...
Four Ways Technology Can Disrupt Your Sleep
If you’re like most people, chances are you love your technology. After a long day of work and classes, curling up with your phone or laptop can be a pleasant way to get your mind off the day and connect with your other interests. It’s important to remember...
Four Benefits of Regular Exercise
We all know that exercise is good for us, but how many of us know the actual mental and physical benefits? According to the CDC, adults who perform moderate-intensity physical activity each week reap numerous physical, mental, and personal rewards...
How a Health Educator Developed a Healthy Relationship with Food
February 25th began National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. This year’s theme, Come As You Are, emphasizes the goal of uniting those in all stages of body acceptance and spreading the message that all stories deserve to be heard. Jocelyn Resnick, health educator in Health Initiatives is sharing the story of her journey to recovery...
Endometriosis: An Enigmatic Condition in Women’s Health
Endometriosis: it affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide however, it remains heavily undiagnosed in many women. This March Stamps Health Services is spending Endometriosis Awareness Month breaking down the stigma behind this condition and helping you better understand the symptoms and signs...
10 Ways to Spring Clean Your Life
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the cherry blossoms have bloomed. No doubt about it: it’s officially springtime at Georgia Tech, which means it’s also time for spring cleaning. Cleaning up your house (or dorm, or apartment) can be rejuvenating, but what if we told you it doesn’t need to stop there?...
Six Self-Care Practices to Reduce Your Stress in the New Semester
As the semester starts fully kicking into gear and your workload gets heavier, we understand how easy it can be to become overwhelmed. However, it is incredibly important to remember that your health and happiness come first! Here are six...