Stories under the health & well-being category.
At 147,000 square feet, Southwest Recreation Center is a hub for University of Florida (UF) students looking to get active. The two-story athletic facility includes an indoor track, four basketball courts, strength and conditioning spaces, a cardio room, a multi-purpose activity court and more. Now, the recreation center is also…
When Gators undergo challenges, we bounce back academically and, for some, in inflatable bounce houses. The Gators Bounce Back event took place at the Reitz Union North Lawn on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It was the first of a new annual event that encouraged students to…
From new dining options to an expanded focus on career planning, first-time and returning students have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming semesters. Here’s a quick rundown of some changes and events you might want to know about. Great Gator Welcome introduces new students to campus The…
Like sleep and exercise, food plays a critical role in student well-being and academic success. Whether it’s a healthy breakfast before an important exam or a hearty dinner at the end of a long week, there’s no discounting the significance of a balanced meal. Helping to support the University of…
The University of Florida has been training faculty, staff and student leaders through Green Dot, a violence prevention program, since summer 2019. Now, the opportunity is open to the entire student body in the form of a 90-minute virtual training designed for groups of 10 or more students at a…
Do college students and alcohol go hand in hand? Not always, according to surveys of students conducted in the last two years. At the University of Florida, a survey of roughly 2,500 students conducted in spring 2020 found that about 42% had either never consumed alcohol or not done so…
Dr. Rosa West said she sometimes asks students to think of their mental health like a car. “If your engine goes out, you take it into a mechanic and the mechanic works on it. Like counseling, right? But you don’t leave your car there indefinitely,” said West, outreach coordinator at…
From pajamas to exercise clothing, outfits on black backdrops accompany 19 brief accounts of sexual violence against University of Florida students. The exhibit – titled “What were you wearing?” – rebukes assumptions that revealing clothing could have been partly to blame for the attacks. It will be on display in the…
Experts at GatorWell, the University of Florida’s health promotion service, say consistency can bring sleep goals to fruition for students struggling to snooze. But it starts with time management. “If a student is unable to manage their time effectively during the day, that usually leads to late-night cramming, which makes…
Recreational Sports held its first-ever Esports Championship. While the University of Florida transitioned to online classes, all UF Intramural Sports were closed due to concerns because of COVID-19. To continue the spirit of competition and connect students, UF RecSports launched its new Esports Leagues. RecSports Esports started on March 26…
