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We are a clearinghouse for information and tools on a variety of student wellness issues. We strive to establish a population of "wellness-seekers" who not only avoid illness, but pursue the development and understanding of their emotions, relationships and surrounding environment.
Come by to check out our Wellness Library or to schedule a massage, acupuncture or nutrition consultation!
News and Updates
Health and Wellness Outside the Hedges
The Price You Pay for Stress
Yahoo News-- Stressed students often reach for calorie-rich foods, skip the gym or forego meals because of heavy workloads. Or they indulge in other
bad-for-you behavior like smoking, drinking or staying out late. Persistent levels of stress result in lower cerebral functions, immunity and happiness.
Dealing with stress at Rice? See some tips.
"Hands Only" CPR May Be Enough
Reuters-- In most cases where an adult suffers cardiac arrest, bystanders can forgo mouth-to-mouth breathing and perform "hands-only"
CPR, the American Heart Association said in guidelines published Monday.
Gender-Specific Medical Research Benefits Women
Chicago Tribune-- A growing body of scientific evidence is showing that, for many diseases, women differ greatly from men in
their drug reactions, susceptibility and symptoms.
Abortions, Births Decreasing
Baltimore Sun-- Abortions and the birth rate have been declining nationwide for more than a decade. Now experts are trying to figure out why.
