Students taking charge of their fitness
‘“This challenge has honestly changed my outlook on exercise.” That’s Emily, an undergraduate at Saint Mary’s University in Nova Scotia. She took on the challenge of stepping up her fitness over the course of two weeks. She is just one of the many brave students...
How SH101 is helping students take a broader look at disordered eating
Many students who are struggling with disordered eating may not know it—even if they’re familiar with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Our 4-page feature (May 2015) outlined the “new” eating disorders—including the unofficial labels attached to certain...
Letter from the editor
Dear colleges and universities, Welcome to Student Health 101, 2015–16! I’m here to tell you about the new content elements you’ll see in SH101 this year, especially as they relate to our September issue. A communication goal for us at SH101 is to inform our client...
Protein snackfest: What are students snacking on between classes?
Our cover story on protein snacks was (as expected) our most popular feature in May 2015. Your top 4 portable protein packs (click to read) checks out students’ favorite protein snacks and how to make them healthier. Eighty percent of readers in our survey said they...
Health promotion: What is it and why do we do it?
From the food in the cafeteria to PE classes to counseling resources, schools play a vital role in influencing the health of their students. Here at SH101, we provide an additional tool for schools to help students become healthier individuals. Our e-magazine meets...
Editors respond: How does Student Health 101 work for nontraditional students?
Student feedback: “I was so hoping that the Parent Pop Quiz was aimed at the non traditional students who ARE parents. I think that the Student Health newsletter could be improved and reach a much wider audience if it included bits for the non-traditional and foreign...