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Stop by the USU Health and Wellness Center to gain awareness about prescription drug abuse! This information is helpful for all students! Also, remember to dispose of your prescription drugs properly in the foyer of the Health and Wellness Center!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890922763799934156noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737444910558364868.post-78852004250212205652013-04-09T14:46:00.002-07:002013-04-09T14:48:18.743-07:00Walk A Mile In Her Shoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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SAAVI will hold it's ninth-annual <a href="http://www.walkamileinhershoes.org/">Walk a Mile in Her Shoes</a> event at USU Friday, April 12, 2013. Males are encouraged to get involved, and experience what it’s like to Walk A Mile In Her Shoes. This one-mile walk provides a way to discuss gender and sexual violence. Many perceive rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence as women’s issues. However, research indicates educational efforts aimed at men are powerful tools in violence prevention. Most men are non-violent, so when they take a public stance against violence they are making a difference in their peer community. Walk-a-Mile raises money for the USU SAAVI Office to support their violence prevention and education efforts on campus. There will be two walks on April 12th starting in the USU Taggart Student Center Bookstore hallway and ending at the USU Bookstore entrance. The first walk will start at 11:45 a.m. and the second one at 12:45 p.m. If you are planning on walking in this event please show up 30 minutes before the walk time to register. Each participant will receive a free t-shirt and a pair of high-heel shoes to walk in. By participating in this event you are showing you are doing your part to end rape. Let's send the message that sexual abuse is unacceptable at USU! Women are invited to walk along side male participants to show support. Come to the event to gain awareness of this issue, laugh at men trying to walk in high-heels, get free pictures in a photo booth, enjoy live music, or purchase a t-shirt for $1. See ya there Aggies!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890922763799934156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737444910558364868.post-15327388160178904362013-03-29T12:22:00.003-07:002013-03-29T12:26:01.810-07:00National Alcohol Screening Day<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Utah State University is participating in <a href="http://www.alcoholscreening.org/Home.aspx" target="_blank">National Alcohol Screening Day</a>. USU Student Health Services is encouraging students to discover their own personal drinking levels.<br />
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This event will be held Thursday, April 4 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the TSC Ballroom. The USU Health and Wellness Center, and Reach Peers will provide resources for students to gain awareness of their personal behaviors, and the risks that might follow from their actions. The information will cover topics about college drinking, binge drinking, and proper guidelines of alcohol use. Students who attend this event will be able to fill out surveys about their alcohol use. Then they can meet with counselors in order to determine whether they are a high or low risk drinker. All of the meetings and questionnaires will be private and kept confidential. Attendees can also watch the movie <i>Treasures Lost: Making the Risks Real</i>. Additional resources will be available at booths provided by the USU Health and Wellness Center, and Counseling Center. <br />
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Whether you drink or not, this is a beneficial event for all who attend! If you abstain from alcohol consumption, this is a great opportunity to use the information for friends or family who participate in risky drinking behaviors. The process to encourage responsible drinking behaviors includes education, enforcement, and policy development. Individually, these three aspects cannot accomplish the goal alone, but together they make for proper alcohol use. This event is open to students, faculty, and the community! Be sure to participate in a screening, discover personal drinking levels, and learn the risks of drinking behaviors.<br />
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Utah State University Student Health Services invites you to Kick Butt! March 20th is <a href="http://www.kickbuttsday.org/" target="_blank">National Kick Butts Day</a>, and USU Student Health Services and the Bear River Health Department are teaming up to encourage USU Students to quit smoking. An event will be held for National Kick Butts Day Thursday March 21, 2013 in the Merrill-Cazier Library from 10 a.m.-2p.m. The booth will be located in the library entryway so students can gain awareness about the dangers of smoking. Students can also pick up informational pamphlets, quit kits, and have their questions answered by an expert.<br />
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National Kick Butts Day is a day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco at more than 1,000 events across the United States and around the world. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. 1 in 5 Americans use tobacco, killing more than 400,000 people annually. Tobacco kills more people than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders and suicides <b><u>combined</u></b>. Tobacco also costs the U.S. more than $96 billion in health care expenditures and $97 billion in lost productivity each year. Is smoking really worth the risk?<br />
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11.8% of adults in Utah are regular tobacco users, and 1,100 Utah adults die each year from tobacco. Annual health care costs in Utah directly caused by smoking<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>is $345 million. Smoking also causes $294 million of productivity losses in Utah. The tobacco industry spends $8.5 billion on their marketing expenditures each year. They spend $34 million of that budget for marketing just within Utah. Studies show kids are twice as sensitive to tobacco advertising than adults. Therefore, kids are more likely to be influenced to smoke by cigarette marketing than by peer pressure. One-third of underage experimentation with smoking is attributable to tobacco company advertising.<br />
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Whether you are staying on campus, working, visiting family and friends, or traveling the world it's important to be safe. Spring break is a time to let loose, but we encourage you to do so responsibly. Do not drive long distances if you are sleep deprived, or distracted. This could lead to a potential accident since your brain is probably more focused on the fun times ahead. Remember not to speed while driving to avoid tickets. Police officers know when spring break is, and they are looking for college kids speeding off to their vacation spot. If you are going to a warm, sunny destination pack plenty of sunscreen. It is important to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun, especially since we are not used to exposing skin during the long Logan winter months. It is easy to forget, but drink plenty of water during the day to avoid dehydration. If you consume alcohol do so responsibly, and only if your 21 or over. Underage drinkers risk harmful consequences to their health, and getting in trouble with the law. It is important to always be fully aware of your surroundings, especially if you are traveling to a location you are unfamiliar with. Use the buddy system when exploring. Do not let anyone in your group leave with a stranger, or be pressured into uncomfortable situations. Also, bring plenty of protection if you are planning on being sexually active during break.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890922763799934156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737444910558364868.post-16620618236622569972013-03-05T12:53:00.001-08:002013-03-05T12:57:27.080-08:00Be Kind to Yourself<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MzZ9dp5HGEk/UTZVjrKcNnI/AAAAAAAAAKU/PqwSAz4YkaM/s1600/NPCinfographic.jpg"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MzZ9dp5HGEk/UTZVjrKcNnI/AAAAAAAAAKU/PqwSAz4YkaM/s640/NPCinfographic.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The Sororities at Utah State University; Alpha Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, and Theta Nu Xi are promoting having a positive body image on campus this week. Today's media gives women a false perception about what beautiful is, or looks like. Women find themselves under a great deal of pressure to look like models or actresses, or else they believe they are not beautiful. The sororities are promoting positive image with a week of events themed "Be Kind to Yourself." The goal is to make the women on our campus aware of their natural beauty, and be proud of who they are.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The sorority women are promoting awareness about the subject by passing out purple bows in the TSC for women to wear. By wearing a purple bow in your hair everyday this week you are showing support for the subject, and showing you love yourself. Stop by the TSC and grab your purple bow today!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Today there is a display in the TSC International Lounge promoting positive body image. You can learn more about the facts, and perceptions people have about body image. You can also take a pledge to end fat talk. Wednesday, March 6, 2013 there will be a body image panel for students to ask questions relating to the subject to a panel of experts. The panel will be held in the TSC Auditorium at 11:45 a.m.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Remember, the women who are confident in themselves are the most beautiful! Love your body, it's the only one you'll ever have!<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890922763799934156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737444910558364868.post-81462496723783684712013-02-26T13:10:00.000-08:002013-02-26T13:12:23.165-08:00Spring Cleaning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The sun is shinning, and spring is around the corner. Spring means warmer weather, blossoming flowers, and spring cleaning. It is always a good idea to clean up your room, car, backpack, and also your medicine cabinet. <a href="http://www.usustatesman.com/unused-rx-drugs-pose-dangers-1.2724175#.US0jHKXvhbs" target="_blank">Unused Prescription Drugs</a> pose a serious problem for misuse, and need to be disposed of properly. The <a href="http://www.brhd.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=151&Itemid=31" target="_blank">Bear River Health Department</a> has useful tips and information for spring cleaning your medicine cabinet.<br />
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Most Convenient location for USU students. Read this <a href="http://www.usu.edu/ust/print.cfm?article=48680" target="_blank">article</a> about USU's first prescription drop box.</div>
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The power outage didn't stop us! We still had a great Healthy Relationships Week, with the True Aggie Dating Game, a Healthy Relationships Panel, Speed Dating, prizes, and heart shaped cookies! And yes, the power did come back on half way through the event!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890922763799934156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737444910558364868.post-57694693226379909022013-02-13T13:51:00.000-08:002013-02-21T12:50:27.979-08:00Health Fair Recap<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VoxiJb6mR_0" style="border: 8px solid #c0c0c0;" width="560"></iframe><br />
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This video was made by USU Students Tylar Glenn, and Lauren Gould.<br />
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Also, watch Prevention Specialist, Ryan Barfuss, in an interview with ATV News about drinking on campus!<br />
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Alan Hashimoto, an associate professor of graphic design at Utah State University, was found dead in his Art Department office Monday morning, as a result of a heart attack. Hashimoto has been a professor at USU for the past 25 years. He taught courses such as typography, interactive media, and film. He was a creative, innovative, artistic, and accomplished professor. Over Hashimoto's lifetime he built up an impressive resume, and had a large impact on society. He expanded traditional graphic designs into digital media, video, and web applications. He Designed video games and simulations, and authored a 397-page book, Fundamentals of Design: A Digital Approach. He was an art director and consultant in digital applications, apart of a research group that created a variety of online interactive games, director and video/animations designer of the USU production of Macbeth in 2006, and helped create a digital design department and degree at the University of Utah. His hard work, and achievements will not be forgotten.<br />
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A <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/In-Memory-of-Alan-Hashimoto/490193057704608?ref=tn_tnmn" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> has been created as a place for Hashimoto’s friends and students to “meet” and exchange thoughts on his career and impact.<br />
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Read more about Alan Hashimoto in the <a href="https://hardnewscafe.usu.edu/?p=8923" target="_blank">Hard News Cafe</a><br />
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View <a href="http://art.usu.edu/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=4117" target="_blank">artwork</a> created by Alan HashimotoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890922763799934156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737444910558364868.post-92091217382123026812013-02-06T11:08:00.004-08:002013-02-21T12:50:48.021-08:00Getting the Word OutHave you read this great articles in the <a href="http://news.hjnews.com/allaccess/article_950af00c-6fec-11e2-8f3d-001a4bcf887a.html#.URKIT9B99yp.twitter" target="_blank">Herald Journal</a> about USU Student Health 101 yet?<br />
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Or, what about this article in <a href="http://www.usustatesman.com/alcohol-in-college-1.2806375#.UQg0nKXvhbs" target="_blank">The Utah Statesman</a> about alcohol?</div>
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If you are a college student struggling with ADHD, this <a href="http://www.usustatesman.com/striving-to-focus-students-with-adhd-cope-1.2808091#.URKo4qXvhbt" target="_blank">article</a> is very insightful!</div>
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USU Student Health Services wants to see you at our next big event! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/595074410511002/" target="_blank">Healthy Relationships and Sexual Responsibility Week</a>! We will be holding The True Aggie Dating Game. This event will set up USU students on a date, and you get to watch it all happen!</div>
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Want to succeed in keeping all your healthy New Year's resolutions this year? We want to help! USU Student Health Services, and The Employee Wellness Program, presents the USU Health Fair. The Health Fair will be held this Thursday, Jan. 31, in the Taggart Student Center (TSC) International Lounge. Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Health Fair is open to USU students, USU employees, and the community! The Health Fair brings awareness to the community about all the various resources available in Cache Valley for maintaining your health goals. There will be interactive booths, displays, and health screenings.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890922763799934156noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737444910558364868.post-87014689822318359732013-01-23T11:26:00.000-08:002013-02-21T12:51:34.047-08:00#1 for Worst Air Quality According to the federal government air quality website; Logan, Utah is the number one city in the nation for the worst air quality. The air quality is not only a problem in Logan but in many areas of Utah, especially during these harsh winter months. The top 5 worst cities in America for air quality include 4 Utah cities; Logan, Provo, Salt Lake City, and Ogden. It is typical in Logan to have air quality indexed at over 100, which is rated as unhealthy, air is considered deteriorating when the index is over 35. Today the air in Logan is rated unhealthy, with an air quality index of 160. If you have lung disease, heart disease, or asthma you should avoid spending time outside during unhealthy air index days. Children and elderly people should also stay indoors during unhealthy air days. Inversion occurs naturally in Cache Valley and is not unhealthy. It is the pollutants that are released into the air that cause damaging effects during these winter months. Pollutants that are released into the air during inversion become trapped in the clouds that hang low over the city. About 50% of bad air particles that are being trapped in the air are caused from vehicles. To reduce the air quality index in Logan, we encourage you to check your vehicle emissions, and cut back on driving during inversion and unhealthy air quality days. Logan City, The Bear River Health Department, and Utah State University have all taken proactive measures over the past few years to reduce pollution in Cache Valley. We challenge Cache Valley citizens to take a proactive stance for better air quality as well. Educate yourselves about the dangers of living in unhealthy air quality conditions, and make a conscious effort to reduce the amount of pollutants you emit into the air.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.airnow.gov/" target="_blank">Here</a> to view the federal government air quality forecast.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.airquality.utah.gov/aqp/logan.html" target="_blank">Here</a> to view Cache County's air quality forecast.<br />
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Stalking is a serious crime in our country, and affects 6.6 million adults every year. This January, we are raising awareness about stalking at Utah State University. Stalking is a series of actions that puts a person in fear for their safety, or any unwanted contact that communicates a threat. Stalkers may use a lot of different methods of stalking such as; following you, harassing you, calling you, watching your house, sending you inappropriate or unwanted messages, or acting in any manner that you find scary. Stalkers can be inventive, persistent, and obsessive, which can make them very dangerous. Every state has some form of law against stalking because it is a serious crime that can effect the lives of the people who fall victim to stalking. If you have questions or want to seek counseling about being stalked call the USU SAAVI Office at (435) 797-1510 or the CAPSA Hotline at (435) 797-RAPE (7273). SAAVI can also be reached via E-mail at <a href="mailto:saaviinfo@aggiemail.usu.edu">saaviinfo@aggiemail.usu.edu</a> Don't wait, till it's too late.<br />
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<li>1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have been stalked</li>
<li>2/3 of stalkers stalk their victims once a week</li>
<li>Almost 1/3 of stalkers have previously stalked</li>
<li>11% of stalker victims have been stalked for 5 or more years</li>
<li>The majority of stalker victims are being stalked by someone they know</li>
<li>66% of females and 41% of males victim are stalked by a current or former intimate partner</li>
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Take this <a href="http://stalkingawarenessmonth.org/quiz" target="_blank">quiz</a> to see how much you really know about stalking.<br />
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Does it seem as if Fall semester just ended? Spring semester came too fast? Here are some helpful tips on how to get back into the swing of things for a new semester.<br />
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1. <b>Time Management </b>: create a way to manage your time, use either a planner, calendar, or smartphone app. Write down class times, work schedule, and homework schedule daily so you can keep your tasks in order. Keeping a schedule will help you reduce the amount of times you forget about an assignment, or important meeting.<br />
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4. <b>Get involved </b>: use this semester to get involved in an on-campus group, or club. Being involved in your community brings opportunities to make new friends, as well as build confidence, and relieve stress.<br />
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This semester we challenge you to try something new, get involved, and use campus resources available to all USU students! Welcome back to school Aggies!<br />
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This is our first podcast! We teamed with USU Campus Rec to bring you the podcast. It covers the benefits of proper eating, sleeping, and exercise. There are also great tips to help you not stress finals week. Tune in for announcements from USU Campus Rec and USU Student Health Services. Enjoy!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890922763799934156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737444910558364868.post-64484831451506739882012-12-04T10:59:00.001-08:002013-02-21T12:51:55.677-08:00Alcohol Awareness VideoHere is a video created by USU Student, Heidi Justice, about Alcohol Awareness Week!<br />
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This week, USU Student Health Services presents Distracted, Drunk, Drugged & Drowsy Driving Awareness Week. Visit the display on the second floor of the TSC to learn about the dangers of distracted driving.<br />
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Last year a USU student was killed in a car accident due to distracted driving. She drove her car under a semi truck because she was distracted by her cell phone. Technology is distracting drivers more and more whether it's a cellphone, or GPS system. It is a smart rule of practice to leave your phone in your trunk while you drive, so you aren't temped to respond to a text, or surf the internet. Also, only operate a GPS while your car is parked. It is important to remember driving is a serious task. Anytime you get behind the wheel you put your life, and others lives in danger. Always stay alert and distraction free while driving.<br />
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<li>25% of drivers in the United States reported that they “regularly or fairly often” talk on their cell phones while driving. In Europe, percentages ranged from 21% in the Netherlands to 3% in the United Kingdom. </li>
<li>75% of U.S. drivers ages 18 to 29 reported that they talked on their cell phone while driving at least once in the past 30 days, and nearly 40% reported that they talk on their cell phone “regularly” or “fairly often” while driving. </li>
<li>9% of drivers in the United States reported texting or e-mailing “regularly or fairly often” while driving.</li>
<li>52% of U.S. drivers ages 18-29 reported texting or e-mailing while driving at least once in the last 30 days, and more than a quarter report texting or e-mailing “regularly” or “fairly often” while driving.</li>
<li>In 2010, 3092 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver and an estimated additional 416,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver.</li>
<li>18% of injury crashes in 2010 were reported as distraction-affected crashes.</li>
<li>11% of all drivers under the age of 20 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crash. This age group has the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted.</li>
<li>Drivers who use hand-held devices are 4 times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves. </li>
<li>Text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted.</li>
<li>Sending or receiving a text takes a driver's eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, the equivalent-at 55 mph-of driving the length of an entire football field, blind</li>
<li>Driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37%. </li>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890922763799934156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737444910558364868.post-40633715183364598382012-11-26T09:16:00.003-08:002012-11-26T09:19:39.908-08:00How to Exercise at Your DeskAs a college student you spend a lot of time sitting at a desk. Here are some great exercise tips to help you burn calories, help circulation, and prevent stiffness while you are studying at your desk.<br />
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1. While sitting at your desk, use proper <b>posture. </b>Your back should be straight, your shoulders back, and the top of your monitor should be level with your eyes. Do not rest your wrists on the keyboard or on the mouse pad. This helps prevent the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome. Keep your legs bent at the knees so that the knees are only slightly higher than your hips. Feet should be flat on the floor or on a step stool.</div>
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Neck: slowly flex your head forward and backward, side to side and look right and left. </div>
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Shoulders: Roll your shoulders forward around 10 times, then backward. This helps release the tension off your shoulders.</div>
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Arms and shoulders: A good stretch for your arms and shoulders is to brace your hands on the edge your desk, each about a shoulder width away from your body. Twist your hands in so they point toward your body and lean forward, hunching your shoulders. Take this a step further and push your shoulders and elbows closer to the desk.</div>
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Wrists: Roll your wrists regularly, around every hour or so. Roll the wrists 10 times clockwise, then 10 times counterclockwise. This will help minimize the potential for getting carpal tunnel syndrome if you spend a lot of time typing.</div>
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Chest: Notice if you tend to hunch in front of the keyboard. To counter that, perform the following exercise: Open your arms wide as if you were going to hug someone, rotate your wrists externally (thumbs going up and back) and pull your shoulders back. This stretch is moving your body the opposite way to being hunched and you should feel a good stretch across your upper chest.</div>
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Abdomen: Contract your abdominal and gluteal muscles, hold them there for a few seconds, then release. Repeat this every few minutes all day long while you're working at your desk. </div>
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Calves: Stretch your calves. While sitting, lift up your legs on the balls of your feet and set them down. Repeat until your legs are comfortably tired. Repeat about 10 minutes later, and continue doing this routine for about an hour or so. This will exercise your calves, and will help prevent blood clots from developing in your legs. </div>
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3. <b>Stand up</b> and <b>walk around </b>every half hour to keep blood flowing to your limbs.</div>
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Some other tools to keep close to your desk are a <b>hand gripper or elastic band</b>. These tools work your forearm muscles, use them while reading text book chapters. Also, keep a <b>stability ball</b> close by.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890922763799934156noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737444910558364868.post-70972386677311005972012-11-15T10:19:00.001-08:002012-11-16T08:51:31.494-08:00USU Campus RecHey Aggies! Get ahead of the curve this year, don't wait until you set your New Year's resolutions to get in shape. USU Campus Rec offers ways for everyone to stay in shape. They offer the Big Blue Race Series for the runners out there, club sports, intramural sports, the ORP for those that love staying active outdoors, aquatics programs for swimmers, and Fun Fit Forever programs that include Zumba, Yoga, Spinning and more!<br />
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Last week USU Student Health Services held an event for Alcohol Awareness Week to spread awareness about alcohol use. The event was held over the course of two days, October 24th and 25th, and was held in the TSC International Lounge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There were many booths, each one offering different informational items. There was the opportunity for students to take a pledge to either always have a Designated Driver (DD) or be a DD for their intoxicated friends. USU students take the pledge to show they will always be safe while drinking. There was information about how much alcohol is to much for your body size, what a real serving size of an alcoholic drink is, goggle games, the opportunity to ask further informational questions, and contests to win free movie tickets. Hundreds of students took the pledge, enjoyed treats, did the goggle games, and learned the real facts of alcoholic drinks. By bringing awareness to the USU student body about the dangers of alcohol, the students will be able to practice safe drinking habits now, and in the future. The event was successful, and many pledges were taken. Lots of students became better informed about the risks of drinking, and how it really affects their bodies.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890922763799934156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737444910558364868.post-49015196171278417612012-10-23T11:23:00.002-07:002013-02-21T12:52:29.408-08:00Alcohol Awareness WeekTomorrow, October 24, USU Student Health Services is holding an Alcohol Awareness event. Student Health Services will have booths set up in the TSC International Lounge from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Stop by to get informational materials, ask questions, play goggle games, and enter contests.<br />
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Do you think you already know all there is to know about alcohol? Check your knowledge against other students at USU and watch this video.<br />
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If you would like to get more involved with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit the USU bookstore and buy pink gear. 20% of the profit from the purchase will go to Breast Cancer research. Also participate in this years Relay For Life. To sign up for this years Relay For Life at USU visit <a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=48465">http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=48465</a><br />
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