Now that you’re in college, the last thing you are concerned about is your health. There are so many new people to meet and adventures to experience, besides you’re still young, what could go wrong, right? Wrong. Due to the simple fact that you are now in college, you need to take your health a bit more seriously than you have in the past. Here are a few quick and easy ways to do just that.

Remember to Wash Your Hands

In these times of mysterious viruses, it is more important than ever to keep your hands clean. Your hands pick up a significant number of germs throughout the day, and by touching your hands to face or other parts of your body, you are exposing yourself to those same germs. While you don’t have to wear mittens to stay alive in college, you should wash your hands on a regular basis, especially coming back from public spaces.

Feeling Stressed? Talk It Out

Stress can cause not only mental issues such as anxiety, but it can slowly break your body down as well if not acknowledged and treated. You may be embarrassed to talk to a doctor in person, but there is really no reason to be. However, if you can’t seem to muster the initiative to visit a doctor’s office, most campuses offer telemedicine appointments, especially with COVID restrictions still in place. If you are feeling physically ill, you can speak with a real doctor about your symptoms and possibly even get a prescription. 

If you are feeling depressed, you can talk about things with a licensed therapist. No matter how you look at it, practicing self care tips for college students is a great way to stay both physically and mentally sound during these unique times. Remember, the better you treat your body, the better your body will treat you, so follow these tips and make sure you are placing taking care of yourself as priority number one.

Watch What You Eat and Drink

This should be obvious, but it is still one of the main reason’s college students fall into ill health. It is very easy to get caught up sustaining yourself on nothing but greasy food and alcohol. However, that is also a sure way to run yourself down and possibly flunk out of school. Try and work in as many fruits and vegetables as you can and keep the beers to a bare minimum. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and you can avoid the brain fog to which so many students fall prey.

Get All of Your Shots

No matter what you may read to the contrary, it is very important that you get all of your vaccinations, including the flu shot. If you qualify to receive it, you should get the COVID-19 vaccine as well. With some vaccinations, you may not be able to hold certain jobs While you are in the telemedicine session with your doctor, ask them if there are other things that you need to take into consideration.

Stop Smoking

The headline pretty much says it all. If you are still a user of tobacco, it is time to quit. This will be one of the most beneficial things that you can do for your body.