Wellness Spotlight

  Winter Travel Safety Winter in the Midwest can bring the most beautiful snowfalls that unfortunately can lead to some dangerous travel conditions. Each year thousands of accidents occur due to snow, ice, and reduced visibility. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than 116,800 people are injured in vehicle crashes on snowy, slushy […]

Mental & Emotional Wellness Through the Holidays November is the start of the busy holiday season and with that comes some complex emotions. The holiday season brings joyous occasions, family time, and nostalgia. Unfortunately for a lot of people, the holiday season can also mean a time of stress and sometimes loneliness. Though this is […]

Financial Wellness Talking about finances can be unpleasant. Money causes a lot of daily stress, and it can be so easy to avoid the topic of personal finance all together. If you are someone who avoids looking at your bank account, you are not alone. According to a Mind Over Money survey, 77% of participants […]

Healthy Aging Aging is a topic that some people tend to avoid. No one seems to want to talk about how we are all getting older. We are all aging and though it may not always feel that way, aging is a privilege. While factors such as genetics are out of our control when it […]

Preventing Burnout and Recharging Before the Fall Semester As the fall semester approaches at UND, the campus will soon come alive with the familiar hustle and energy of a new academic year. It’s an exciting season filled with fresh starts, new goals, and the return of a vibrant campus community. Whether you’re stepping into your […]

Summer Safety Summer is a season filled with sunshine, outdoor adventures, and family fun—but it also brings unique safety challenges. From high temperatures and strong UV rays to water activities and fire hazards, it’s important to be prepared and stay informed. Whether you’re heading to the beach, going camping, or simply enjoying time in your […]

Sleep 101: The Basics of Better Rest The average American will spend roughly 230,000 hours of their life sleeping. That equals around 26 years. When you think about sleeping a third of your life, it may feel like it’s lost time, but on the contrary, sleep is a key ingredient for a long healthy life. […]

Rooted in Wellness: A look into the benefits of Gardening Having a garden is a beautiful way to spruce up your yard and your house, but did you know that gardening can help you spruce up your mind and body as well? Digging into the soil can provide physical, emotional, social, and spiritual benefits. Gardening […]

Reducing Plastic for a Healthier You and a Cleaner Planet Plastic Problem Plastic is all around us. It is easy to see how incredibly useful and convenient plastic is, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is good for us. You have most likely have heard how plastic is quite harmful to our environment, but recent […]

Mindful Eating: Savoring Every Bite for a Healthier Life Food is Fuel! In today’s fast-paced world, eating has become more of a routine task than a mindful experience. We often eat on the go, in front of a screen, or out of habit rather than true hunger. Mindful eating is the practice of bringing full […]