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Please provide some do's and don'ts on staying healthy in college.

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Ignore: Avoid alcohol, nicotine and illicit drugs. Exercise, set goals, balance fun with work, call home.

Answered 4/26/2016

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Don't drink alcohol the night before exam. It'll affect your energy level and memory.

Answered 3/16/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do set a regular sleep pattern to ensure a sharp mind every day.

Answered 3/30/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do utilize your student recreation center at least 4-5 times a week for an hour to exercise.

Answered 3/30/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do make sure that you avoid the dessert bar at the cafeteria as often as you can.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Exercise: Exercise is critical to balance out the stresses of college, and to avoid gaining the "freshman 15".

Answered 8/1/2014

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Ignore: Exercise, eat healthy, don't smoke, don't drink, don't use any drugs!

Answered 2/24/2018

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do find your schools recreation center to maintain an active lifestyle.

Answered 4/24/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do ensure you get sleep, it will help you retain information.

Answered 4/24/2014

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Dr. Daniel Lebowitz answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Ignore: Do get enough sleep Don't party too much Do drink plenty of water and eat healthy.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Ignore: Eat greens and do cardio exercises (to reduce stress); take a break from the computer every 45 minut.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Get enough sleep,make healthy meal and snack choices,make time for regular exercise, get a flu shot.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Ignore: Avoid elevators, take stairs. Avoid fries take salad. Avoid pizza, take sandwich.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Do maintain a regular sleep/eat/exercise schedule, avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol consumption.

Answered 4/21/2016

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Dr. Stuart Erner answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and avoid stress. Don't abuse drugs & skip normal sleep.

Answered 7/6/2014

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Ultimately: Ultimately only you can take the best care of yourself!

Answered 7/16/2014

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Eat a well balanced diet including fruit and vegetables. Avoid fat food/junk food.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Do: Do remember to wear your Orthodontic Retainers as directed to prevent relapse.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Get: Get 8-9hr sleep/night, avoid excess alcohol, practice safe sex, eat right. You can do this & fit in.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Stay: Stay connected with friends and family. Read about a healthy diet and stick to a plan to eat well.

Answered 1/1/2015

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Staying: Staying up late can make your memory worse. Get a good nights sleep before an exam.

Answered 7/19/2015

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Don't: Don't succumb to the ills of fast food. It's quick, cheap and easy, but not healthy.

Answered 2/23/2016

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Don’t: Don’t smoke and if you smoke already, do everything in your power to quit.

Answered 10/4/2017

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Don’t: Don’t have soft drinks or energy drinks while you're exercising.

Answered 10/4/2017

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Help: Help yourself avoid injuries by stretching each time you exercise.

Answered 4/15/2016

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Instead: Instead of taking the bus or driving to class, try biking instead.

Answered 4/15/2016

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Lack: Lack of sleep can reduce your ability to concentrate.

Answered 4/15/2016

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Make: Make sure you have emergency contacts just In case something does happen to you.

Answered 10/4/2017

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Please: Please get into the habit of using sunscreen and avoid tanning. Super important to start when young.

Answered 10/15/2016

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Dr. Jerry Smith answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Do: Do avoid late-night snacks. If you must eat, eat fresh vegetables and avoid fatty snacks like chips.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Do: Do not use hot ceramic hair straighteners/ irons on a regular basis as it will dry out and "burn".

Answered 5/2/2018

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Don't: Don't drink sugar calories. Sugary drinks are the most fattening things you can put in your body...

Answered 5/16/2019

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Get: Get some sleep! Sleep deprivation affects your concentration ,memory, and judgement.

Answered 5/24/2019

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Beware: Beware of stress. Stress can also impact upon your physical and mental wellbeing!

Answered 5/24/2019

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