Monday, October 31, 2011

Diabetes Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

Almost 24 million Americans have diabetes. Unfortunately, over 5 million people have diabetes and do not know it. Another 57 million have pre-diabetes. The people most at risk for type 2 diabetes are over 45, overweight, sedentary, and have a family history of diabetes. Anyone with these characteristics should see a doctor every three years to be tested for diabetes.


Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body uses food. It causes blood glucose levels (blood sugar) to be too high.


Are you at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes? Learn more at http://www.diabetes.org/ or attend the Wellness Wednesdays Program The ABC's of Diabetes on Wednesday Nov. 2nd from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Campus Center Room 148. A Registered Dietician will present and free glucose testing will also be offered.


Questions? Contact the Wellness Educator at 317-274-WELL

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Depression Screening Day

Feeling sad, overwhelmed, trapped, and not up to the challenge of classes, work, and family responsibilities?

You could be experiencing symptoms of depression. 

CAPS is sponsoring a Depression Screening Day on Monday October 31st from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Campus Center 148 in conjunction with the National Depression Screening Day.

Come visit them, fill out a brief questionnaire and discuss your results with a CAPS Counselor.

You can also complete the questionnaire online and bring your results in to go over them with a CAPS counselor. All IUPUI students are welcome to attend!

 
Questions?

IUPUI Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
719 Indiana Avenue, Suite 220
(317) 274-2548

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Thursday, October 13, 2011

BYOB: Alcohol 101

BYOB: Alcohol 101
  • Did you know that women absorb alcohol into the bloodstream faster and metabolize it slower than men?
  • Did you also know that one drink is considered one 12 oz beer, one 1.5 oz shot of 80 proof liquor or a 4-5 oz glass of wine?

Want to learn more about alcohol and its effects? Did you realize that your blood alcohol level continues to rise even after you’ve stopped drinking?



Come learn how to survive the college drinking scene at BYOB: Alcohol 101 on Wednesday Oct. 19th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Campus Center 148. This program is part of the Wellness Wednesdays Program Series. For more information, please contact Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu or call 317-274-WELL. This program is sponsored by Student Health Services, part of the Division of Student Life.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

5 Breast Cancer Myths

(the following article is take from ICON)

Top 5 Breast Cancer Myths
The American Cancer Society reports taht breast cancer is second only to skin cancer as the most comon type of cancer diagnosis among women in the United States. Once armed with the facts, you can reduce your cancer risk almost 70 percent just by practicing a healthy lifestyle.

Myth #1: Most breast cancer is hereditary.
"Approximately 10 percent of breast cancers are considered hereditary in nature. Most breast cancers are not inherited but are considered random or sporadic."

Myth #2: I'm too young to worry about breast cancer.
"The risk for breast cancer does increase with age. However, a personal history of breast cancer or ovarian cancer, a close family history, or evidence of a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation increases a woman's risk for developing the disease at a younger age." 

Myth #3: If I have a lump, it's cancer.
"Early breast cancer usually doesn't cause symptoms. Most often, a lump or thickening in the area near the breast or under the arm is not due to cancer. Another health problem could be the cause."

Myth #4: A nutritious diet prevents breast cancer.
"Breast cancer may not be prevented completely, but a low-fat, plant-based diet can certainly help to reduce your risk. For optimal health, everyone should follow a healthy diet and exercise program and maintain a healthy BMI (Body Mass Index). Early detection is still the best method for preventing serious breast cancer complications."

Myth #5: Only woman get breast cancer.
"Breast cancer also develops in men. Each year, about 2,000 men in this country learn they have breast cancer."

Healthy Tools: Know Your Risks
If you have a personal or family history of breast and ovarian cancer, you may be at higher herediatry risk than the average woman. The following are considered "high risk" red flags:
  • Breast Cancer before age 50
  • Ovarian cancer at any age
  • Male breast cancer at any age
  • Bilateral breast cancer
  • Both breast and ovarian cancer
  • Relative with a BRCA mutation
  • Ashkenazi/Easter Europe Jewish decent
Article taken from "ICON" For complete article visit http://www.myicon.info/

YOGA WORKSHOP

YOGA: A Tool for Stress Reduction
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
10:30-11:45
Campus Center
CE405

JOIN Chuck Crosby, IUPUI Lunch time Yoga instructor and Nancy Barton, lecturer of H180 Stress Management and Prevention in the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management for an experiential discussion of the benefits of a yoga practice on reducing stress.

Sponsored by the Student Wellness Coalition

Monday, October 10, 2011

October Issue of Student Health 101


October’s Student Health 101 is now ready!


So why should you spend 10 minutes reading Student Health 101, the online health and wellness magazine just for IUPUI students?


First, you can enter to win October's $1,000 cash prize just for reading IUPUI's health and wellness magazine, online at http://readsh101.com/iupui.html.


Plus, there are some great articles in October's issue:


Finding the Right Weight for You…and How to Get There


Learn how to determine it and how to get there.


When Casual Sex Turns Serious


Find out how to handle the ins and outs of casual relationships.


Time Management: Living Hour to Hour


Great tips to help you tackle all you need to get done without stressing.


Evaluate Your Emotional and Mental Health


Discover the secrets to being a happier, more positive person.


UCookbook: Healthy, Satisfying Snacks and FitnessU: Building Quick-Twitch Muscles


And enter to win $1,000!

Campus Citizen: NEWS: Campus Center Opens New Student Health Clini...

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

October’s Student Health 101 is now ready!

So why should you spend 10 minutes reading Student Health 101, the online health and wellness magazine just for IUPUI students?

First, you can enter to win October's $1,000 cash prize just for reading IUPUI's health and wellness magazine, online at http://readsh101.com/iupui.html.

Plus, there are some great articles in October's issue:

Finding the Right Weight for You…and How to Get There
Learn how to determine it and how to get there.

When Casual Sex Turns Serious
Find out how to handle the ins and outs of casual relationships.

Time Management: Living How to Hour
Great tips to help you tackle all you need to get done without stressing.

Evaluate Your Emotional and Mental Health
Discover the secrets to being a happier, more positive person.
UCookbook: Healthy, Satisfying Snacks and FitnessU: Building Quick-Twitch Muscles
And don't miss these great stories from the September issue:

Studying: Have the Rules Changed?
Start Your School Year Off Right
College Without the Mess
Get Ready to Take on the World

Start reading today - and be sure to enter to win $1,000!