Healthy Lifestyles - Week 9
When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself; Art cannot become manifest; Strength cannot be exerted; Wealth is useless; and Reason is powerless.
–Herophilus, Greek physician
Did you know that being a successful college student is directly connected to having healthy habits? In fact, studies have clearly shown that the following behaviors are associated with lower grades: smoking, getting too little sleep, gambling, drinking alcohol, and using drugs. So if you’d like to make the most of your college experience, take a look at your health-related habits. Here’s some good advice:
1. Eat a healthy variety of foods
2. Get at least eight hours of sleep per night
3. Exercise regularly
4. Minimize your caffeine intake
5. Avoid alcohol, drugs, and nicotine
6. Wash your hands often
7. Observe safe sexual practices
For a wide variety of information and services, visit MPC’s Student Health Services here or in person in the Student Services building on the Monterey campus.
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