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Wellness@Mac is our wellness newsletter, available in stands across campus. Published once a semester, it contains articles on a variety of health topics relevant to students. Digital versions of these articles are available for browsing below.

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7 Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

Mental Health & Mental Illness, Mindfulness & Relaxation, Physical Activity, Physical Health, Stress Management

October 5, 2021

Two friends chatting while swinging on a swingset

5 Reminders for Reconnecting In-Person

Life Events, Mental Health & Mental Illness, Relationships

August 27, 2021

Raspberries in a bowl.

Managing GERD and Acid Reflux

Food & Nutrition, Physical Health

August 18, 2021

Skateboarder with a backpack on a beachside road with palm trees in the background. Several other people in the background sitting or walking by.

25 Ways to Get Active Aside from Walking

Physical Activity, Physical Health

June 7, 2021

Person at desk writing on paper

Dealing with Test Anxiety

Mental Health & Mental Illness

April 15, 2021

Sad girl sitting on deck with hands and arms clutching her knees.

Grieving as a University Student 

Life Events, Mental Health & Mental Illness

March 29, 2021

Three glass lock containers containing the same meal of brown rice, corn, cucumber slices, black olives, cherry tomatoes, green onion, and lentils.

A Beginners Guide to Meal Prep

Food & Nutrition, Physical Health, Stress Management

February 10, 2021

A book opened on a table with a dog, balloon, and lamp post on it.

Read your way to Wellness 

Mental Health & Mental Illness, Mindfulness & Relaxation, Stress Management

February 4, 2021

Person in white dress lying on a mossy rock with lush green trees all around them.

Melatonin for Sleep: Myths and Evidence

Alcohol, Cannabis, & Substances, Mental Health & Mental Illness, Physical Health

January 12, 2021

Banner reads,

The Benefits of Winter Cycling

Physical Activity, Physical Health

December 17, 2020

A person walking down a snowy road.

Community Care and COVID-19

Life Events, Mental Health & Mental Illness

December 7, 2020

Bottle of alcohol sitting in an ice bath.

How has alcohol consumption changed during COVID-19?

Alcohol, Cannabis, & Substances, Mental Health & Mental Illness, Physical Health

December 4, 2020