Don’t Sit on This: The Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle
Prolonged sitting, compounded with poor posture, cause significant harm over time to the neck, back, joints and other areas of the neuromusculoskeletal system. A sedentary lifestyle, left unchecked, is detrimental to overall physical and mental health. Not only does this negatively impact personal well-being, but the health problems that result from not moving throughout the day are the most common causes of missed workdays, higher healthcare costs and costs linked to disability.
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Suicide Prevention in a University Environment: Help for Yourself and Others
College is supposed to be a fun, relatively carefree time as students work to improve themselves and face the larger world. Yet, the inherent stresses of higher education compounded with work, familial and social obligations can lead people to hidden dark places in their mind that can be extremely difficult to rise above. An ever-growing acceptance about discussing mental health issues has shown a positive impact in the right direction.
Faces of LIFE: Dr. Mitch Ferguson
Meet Dr. Mitch Ferguson, an inspiring member of our Life University family. Dr. Ferguson has dedicated over 30 years to teaching psychology, and for the past 12 years, he’s been an integral part of Life U’s Division of Social Sciences.
Learning Self-Compassion
The sad truth is, we are often our own toughest critics. Day in and day out, we suit up with our bright red boxing gloves, throwing gut punches. It’s no wonder we leave the rings of our minds feeling battered and bruised. There has to be a better way.
The Relationship Between Depression, Healthy Lifestyle & Social Media
A study was recently published surrounding the relationship between depression, healthy lifestyle behaviors and internet addiction in a university-aged student population. Titled “The relationship between depression, healthy lifestyle behaviors and internet addiction: a cross-sectional study of the athlete university students in Turkey”, this compelling study conducted by Frontiers in Psychology demonstrates interesting parallels related to athletic participation, depression and internet overuse.
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Investigating Benefits of Therapy for College Students
Mental health awareness and destigmatizing therapy continue to be hot button issues that come up periodically, especially for young people and college students.
Unlocking the power of the brain with NeuroLIFE Institute, with special guest Dr. Dominic Fetterly – Podcast
This segment brings Dr. Dominic Fetterly, Director of NeuroLIFE Institute, to talk about strides made in cutting edge technologies the institute is studying and using to revitalize healthcare. For those interested in learning more about the ins and outs of applied clinical neuroscience, this is an excellent introduction.
Goal Setting in the New Year
Resolve to make actionable goals this year for yourself, not resolutions. Why? Because, typically, the stereotypical and generic New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier or sleep better are quickly forgotten by February due to their intangible nature. Let’s start off this year the right way. Forbes sets forth a realistic pathway for goal setting in their article “This New Year’s Set Goals, Not Resolutions.”
Faces of LIFE- Dr. Sudhanva Char
Faculty Member of the College of Graduate and Undergraduate Education, Author “Yoga Vade Mecum” As a longtime professor here at Life University (Life U), Dr. Sudhanva Char has seen the University grow and thrive since his initial start date in 1997. Dr. Char has served…
Possible Career Paths for Science Programs at Life U
Career exploration is an important part of personal and professional growth. For students who are enrolled in science-specific majors here at Life University (Life U), here is a helpful starter guide to get you thinking about possible career paths. For more assistance with career exploration, please contact Life U Career Services.
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