The Great American Smokeout is on Thursday November 17th and IUPUI is encouring everyone to give up smoking and tobacco for 24 hours. GASO events are co-sponsored by Student Health Services and the Student Wellness Coalition with help from H195 Principles and Applications of Lifestyle Wellness.
Do you need some tips? Read on to learn more!
Five Keys for Quitting
1. Get Ready
• Set a quit date.
• Change your environment.
• Get rid of ALL cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work.
• Don’t let people smoke in your home.
• Review your past attempts to quit. Think about what worked and what did not.
• Once you quit, don’t smoke – NOT EVEN A PUFF!
2. Get Support and Encouragement
• Studies have shown that you have a better chance of being successful if you have help.
• Tell your family, friends, and coworkers that you are going to quit and want their support.
• Ask them not to smoke around you, and ask them to put their cigarettes out of sight.
• Talk to your health care provider (for example, doctor, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, psychologist, or smoking counselor).
• Get individual, group, or telephone counseling. Programs are given at local hospitals and health centers. Call 1-800-227-2345 for information about programs in your area.
3. Learn New Skills and Behaviors
• Try to distract yourself from urges to smoke. Talk to someone, go for a walk, or get busy with a task.
• When you first try to quit, change your routine. For example, use a different route to work.
• Do something to reduce your stress. Take a hot bath, exercise, or read a book.
• Plan something enjoyable to do every day.
• Drink a lot of water and other fluids.
4. Get Medication and Use It Correctly
Medications can help you stop smoking and lessen the urge to smoke. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved medications to help you quit smoking:
Ask your health care provider for advice and carefully read the information on the package.
5. Be Prepared for a Relapse or Difficult Situations
Most relapses occur within the first three months after quitting. Don’t be discouraged if you start smoking again. Remember, most people try several times before they finally quit for good. Here are some difficult situations to watch for:
• Alcohol – Avoid drinking alcohol. Drinking lowers your chances of success.
• Other smokers – Being around smoking can make you want to smoke.
• Weight gain – Many smokers will gain weight when they quit, usually fewer than 10 pounds. Eat a healthy diet and stay active. Don’t let weight gain distract you from your main goal – quitting smoking. Some quitsmoking medications may help delay weight gain.
• Bad mood or depression – There are a lot of ways to improve your mood other than smoking.
If you are having problems with any of these situations, talk to your doctor or other health care provider or call
the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345.
Monday, November 7, 2011
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
Petition in Support of an IUPUI Health & Wellness Center
Do you want a central location for a fitness center, campus recreation, student health services, and counseling and psychological services? Well, sign the petition!!
Petition in Support of an IUPUI Health & Wellness Center • Bursar Optional Check-Off Petition – Provided by IUSA & SAO
Petition in Support of an IUPUI Health & Wellness Center • Bursar Optional Check-Off Petition – Provided by IUSA & SAO
Thursday, October 13, 2011
BYOB: Alcohol 101
BYOB: Alcohol 101
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.
- 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:
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
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
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