TruHealth and Wellness

Today is World Health Day, and this year, the theme is “Support Nurses and Midwives.” It is likely that everyone will be helped by a nurse or midwife at some point in their lives, so this is the perfect opportunity to take the time to thank the medical personnel in your life.  World Health Day was first celebrated on April 7, 1950, making this the 70th anniversary of the holiday. It was established by the World Health Organization as a celebration of the anniversary of its founding. The holiday is celebrated by every WHO member country, so even though the current global health situation makes it difficult to hold traditional events, people all over the world are finding ways to celebrate.  Each year, the WHO chooses a different health issue or cause to highlight, and this year it chose to shine the spotlight on some very important health professionals: nurses and midwives. Midwives are healthcare workers who help deliver babies and care for the mother and child in th...

Getting together with friends is a pastime that’s sorely missed right now. We can’t gather in someone’s house, go out to eat, sit down and chat in a cafe, or do anything fun in public surrounded by other people.  So what happens to our celebrations? Here’s a thread of different ways people are putting on social distancing gatherings. You can still have (or throw) a birthday party.  21st birthdays in this country revolve around being able to finally have access to places with age restrictions like bars and clubs. It's often the opposite of a birthday at home. Toasting with friends on Zoom. With a little help from friends and family, I was able to fill my 21st birthday with amazing video chat conversations, online games and activities, and toasts. My cousins live in New Mexico, but t hrough Facebook messenger video chat, I could connect with family from far away. Birthday décor. Chatting with cousins. And for the people living with me, ...

In celebration of World Health Day tomorrow, I will be sharing some information on the different aspects of health and what you can do to improve them all. This is a time of uncertainty in our country and around the world, but it is also a good time to slow down and take stock of your health, especially the aspects that don’t get as much attention. Health is multifaceted, and all pieces are equally important. Here are five different dimensions of health that all work together to form personal well-being, and some tips for improving each one.  1. Physical - When most people think of health, they think of physical health, namely eating well and exercising. While these are two important facets of physical health, there is more to it than that. Getting enough sleep is also crucial, because it gives you the energy you need to get through your day, and it helps keep your immune system strong enough to fight off illness.  Eating more vegetables can improve  your physical ...

Being home has kept me and many other college students on the couch indoors with our fair share of snacks. Last week I decided I would walk at least once a day for 20 or more minutes on Monday - Friday. Here is what I noticed... Day One I went on a walk with my whole family. This was the most fun because we were kind of crazy and slap-happy to be outside. Day Two This was my shortest walk. Lucy, my dog, is the laziest member of our family. She has a radar for streets the lead back home and she is not afraid to drag you down them in order to get back to her dog bed. I rate her walk five stars for company and zero stars for exercise. Day 3 I just walked by myself on day three. I listened to some classical music while I walked and enjoyed the sun. I give smetana credit for getting me through this one. Day 4 My Boyfriend's mother was walking to meet me and she fell and broke 4 fingers on her hands. So we did not finish out walk. Day 5 This walk was by myself aga...

As many people across the country are deciding to stay home and social distance out of safety precautions from schools, universities, and jobs, some people are finding they are stressed and lonely. Students may be struggling to adapt to online classes, and lots of people are feeling stir-crazy. As a group, we had planned to initially hold a World Health Day event on Truman State Universities campus, however, seeing as that no longer is possible I want to give the opportunity for people to share what healthy habits and activities they plan on doing in quarantine. Your activities don't have to be all health-related but also personal goals and things you want to accomplish in these next few weeks.

The week of February 10th through the 14th Truman State University's Bookstore has a special sale of spa items. These items such as nail art stickers, facemasks, and other relaxation supplies. Not to mention that the massage chair will be out front and free to the public. so stock up on skincare and sit down to relax...