Tag: college
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Tips to keep off that ‘Freshman 15’ when going to college
kidshealth.org While most college freshmen don’t gain the fabled “Freshman 15,” they do gain an average of about 7 pounds their first year, and then continue gaining gradually throughout their...
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Vaccinations aren’t just for children; coalition encourages shots for college students
Photo from southtexasmed.com By Danielle Ray Kentucky Health News “Getting your shots” is part of starting to school, but it’s also supposed to be part of the drill at the...
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Study shows talking with college students about binge drinking makes them think about it
College students who hear warnings about binge drinking from family or friends are more likely to be concerned about their own alcohol use, compared to those who don’t hear this...
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Smoke-free campuses are a growing trend; UK volunteers taking action to get compliance with ban enacted nearly two years ago
This summer, Tobacco-free Take Action! volunteers at the University of Kentucky have been circling campus, asking students to put out their cigarettes while on school property. UK is one of...