Video Courtesy of OSU Recreational Sports The split stance squat is a terrific exercise to gain strength in your quadriceps, hamstring, and glutes. As most of the exercise is done one leg at a time, it works to improve balance and increase muscular equilibrium. Raise the difficulty by alternating legs or holding dumbbells at your [...]
Archive for February, 2013
Exercise of the Week: Split Stance Squat
Monday, February 25th, 2013Food For Though: Carrot Pancakes
Monday, February 25th, 2013Food for Thought, brought to you by the Oregon State Student Health Services Dietician Lynn Cordes, MS, RD, LD. This one is for the vegetable haters in your household. Get your morning started off right by sneaking in some Vitamin A packed carrots in an oh-so-tasty way with these carrot pancakes! Try making half of [...]
Corey Keyes in the Mind Spa
Thursday, February 21st, 2013Dr. Keyes’ research centers on illuminating the “two continua” model of health and illness, showing how the absence of mental illness does not translate into the presence of mental health, and revealing that the causes of true health are often distinct processes from those now understood as the risks for mental illness. To find out [...]
Exercise of the week: Body Weight Squat
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013Video Courtesy of OSU Recreational Sports No equipment required. Squats are a great way to increase strength in your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes while adding stability to the core. Begin by perfecting your form with your body’s weight, and then add additional resistance with a barbell, dumbbells, or a band. Proper form is a must. [...]
Focus on Food
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013Focus on Food is an open forum for all OSU students to voice their opinions, thoughts, and suggestions on how to make food on campus more sustainable. All ideas are welcome! Food sustainability is complex and students are encouraged to share any concerns they have regarding food sustainability at OSU. The results of this forum [...]
Manage Stress: Engage Your Creativity
Monday, February 18th, 2013by Kristen Schell Student Outreach Coordinator, OSU Healthy Campus Initiative With each term there comes many different stressors. You may miss an obligation at work, your social circle may feel like it’s closing in on you, or you may just be overwhelmed with life as a whole. Finding a way to create is a powerful [...]
Food For Thought: Homemade Hummus
Monday, February 18th, 2013Food for Thought, brought to you by the Oregon State Student Health Services Dietician Lynn Cordes, MS, RD, LD. Hummus seems to be the newest craze these days- and for good reason! What a yummy and healthy complement those all-important vegetables. But, ever notice that a carton of premade hummus at the grocery store can [...]
Exercise Of The Week: Push Ups
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013Video Courtesy of RecSports Push-ups are a great way to firm the abdominal muscles while gaining upper body strength. No equipment is required. Proper form is a must. Start with a few and gradually increase the number. Consult with your physician before beginning this or any exercise regime. video platform video management video solutionsvideo player
Nourish all relationships this Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013By Ann Robinson, HCI staff Valentine’s Day is about relationships that nourish us. Studies show that all connections, including a parent or child, a long-time friend, a romantic partner, or a “walking buddy” are important to life-long health and happiness, and may be as important as eating your vegetables.
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Tuesday, February 12th, 201310-20% of college females and 4-10% of college males suffer from eating disorders (Schlesinger). Chances are you or somebody you know has struggled with disordered eating. The Nutrition and Dietetics Club here on campus is hosting a week of activities during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, February 24th- March 2st, in hopes of educating students [...]
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