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General Wellness
Helpful Tips
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| American dreaming? |
Adults in this country with a net worth of $1 million or more...1.2%
High schoolers who expect to be millionaires by age 40...39% |
| Avoid Identity Theft |
There are an estimated 700,000 identity theft victims every year. In Ohio, most identity theft victims are between the ages of 18 - 29. Here are a few tips to help you avoid this expensive problem:
- Keep your bank and credit card statements, check books, and personal information stored in a safe and secure place.
- Double-check receipts, statements, etc. for discrepances. If you notice a difference in the statement/receipt and your records, contact the appropriate authority immediately.
- If your credit card is lost or stolen, notify the credit card company immediately.
- Shred sensitive information before throwing it away.
- Never lend out a credit card or give anyone your information, including your OSU username and password.
- Protect your BuckID.
- Check your credit report regularly.
If you have any questions regarding these tips, or would like more information on identity theft or other financial matters, please contact Kate Seguin in the Student Wellness Center at
292-4527. |
| Avoid Money Scams: Sound too good to be true...it probably is! |
Recognizing illegal plans
1. Avoid any plan that includes commissions for recruiting additional distributors. It may be an illegal pyramid.
2. Beware of plans that ask new distributors to purchase expensive inventory.
3. Be cautious of plans that claim you will make money through continued growth of your “downline,” rather than through sales of products you make yourself.
4. Beware of plans that claim to see miracle products or promise enormous earnings. Ask the plan promoter to substantiate claims with hard evidence.
5. Beware of decoy references paid by a plan’s promoter to describe their fictional success in earning money through the plan.
6. Don’t pay or sign any contracts in an “opportunity meeting” or any other high pressure situation.
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| Check out the Student Wellness Center Monthly Newsletter! |
Find out what's happening in wellness on campus at http://swc.osu.edu/newsletter.asp. |
| Communicate! |
COMMUNICATE TO OTHERS - Talk to someone to get things off your chest and encourage others to communicate with you if they are heavily burdened with something. Talking it out can be tremendously helpful, while keeping it in can build up stress. |
| Don't make a mountain out of a molehill! |
The more you get frustrated and upset, the bigger the problem looks. The bigger the problem looks, the more stressed you become and the more your wellness is negatively affected. Approach a big problem in small steps. Relax, and don't stress over what you cannot control. |
| Eat healthfully! |
How? Try less fattening and lower calorie foods. Eat less fried foods. Eat more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy, and lean meat. Drink more water and increase fiber in your diet. |
| Exercise with variety! |
The more you do, the more it helps with weight control, stress relief, heart health, and body wellness. Make exercise fun by running with a friend or working out to music. Try a variety of different exercise machines to spice up your routine and not let your body get used to the same thing. |
| Get Carded with Care! |
Go to Columbus Alive to read an article by John Ross about college students and credit cards. |
| Have a positive attitude! |
Positive attitude is something that can make or break a situation. Studies have shown that a positive attitude helps with your health and wellness in lots of areas. Be thankful for what you have! |
| Like Yourself |
Try to pick out qualities about yourself that you like. This can be a great way to keep your self-esteem up, and help create wellness within yourself. Concentrate on your strengths and abilities that got you to THE Ohio State University. |
| Make your plate colorful! |
The more color on your plate, the better nutrition you will have! Think colorful vegetables and fruits to accompany your salad or meat- try new foods! |
| More meals... smaller servings |
Instead of eating three large meals a day, increase your number of meals to about 5 or 6 but with smaller servings of food. When you eat three meals a day people tend to eat until they can not eat any more which is unhealthy for the body. When you eat more frequently your blood sugar level will remain constant which will give you more energy and an increased metabolism.
Contributed by the Exercise Science Club
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| Resistance Training: is it for everyone? |
While many believe that resistance training is an area that mainly men benefit from, it has been proven that resistance training benefits all ages and genders. In women and elderly, resistance training helps to increase basal metabolic rate, bone mass, and fat free mass, keeping them looking and feeling healthier for many years to come. Increasing bone density and bone mass will help slow the long-term effects of osteoporosis, that many women and elderly experience.
Contributed by the Exercise Science Club
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| Sleep Deprivation |
The body and mind work just as much while sleeping as when a person is awake. Some signs of sleep deprivation include reduced energy, greater difficulty concentrating, diminished mood, and greater risk for accidents, including fall-asleep crashes. Today the hours to work have been expanded to any time during a 24-hour period. As a result, more people are deprived of the necessary sleep for the body to finish the "repairs" to maintain good health. So instead of watching that late night show get some sleep to make sure your body is completely refreshed for the next day!
Additional Information: Sleep Information
Contributed by the Exercise Science Club
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| Smile! |
SMILE! It takes more muscles to frown. Plus, a smile can make someone else’s day when they see you smile and then the smile can become contagious. |
| Study Break Idea |
Need a break from studying? Take a 15 minute walk around campus to destress and exercise at the same time. You could burn up to 100 calories while enjoying the beauty around you.
Additional Information:
For calorie burning information
Information and small steps to take towards better health
Contributed by the Exercise Science Club
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| Take 5 a Day to Relax |
Take 5 minutes in the middle of a busy, hectic day to close your eyes. Breathe in deeply and let it out slowly. This time to yourself without others can be very therapeutic and relaxing. |
| Take a nap! |
SLEEP A BIT MORE OR TAKE A NAP - Even a 20 minute refresher can make the difference in your energy for the rest of the day and can make you think more clearly. |
| The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) |
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy and privacy of information in the files of the nation's consumer reporting companies. Under the FCRA, you have the right to receive a FREE COPY of your credit report from each credit-reporting agency annually. To order your reports, go to the Annual Credit Report web site.
For more information on credit reports, or help interpreting your credit report and score, contact Kate Seguin in the Student Wellness Center at 292-4527. |
| The Ohio State University Good Samaritan Policy |
If an intoxicated student is in need of medical assistance, it is the University's priority to assist that student without judicial consequence. In most cases, neither the intoxicated individual, nor an individual/group who assists will be subject to punitive University disciplinary action. This does not excuse or protect those who flagrantly or repeatedly violate The Ohio State University Code of Student Conduct and the Residence Hall Handbook in regards to alcohol. The Good Samaritan clause applies to straightforward cases of alcohol poisoning only. If other infractions occur, such as assault or property damage, then the clause does not apply.
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