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Zzz's Get Degrees:
30 Day Sleep Challenge!
March 2-31, 2024

Are you tired of missing your alarms? Do you want to catch some more Zzz's? Sleep is essential for our overall well-being, and RIT Health Promotion is excited to embark on a journey to a better night’s rest with you!

Throughout the month of March, we challenge you to follow our sleep journal and make strides towards higher quality sleep. You will be provided with weekly messages of encouragement, and optional check ins with our Wellness Peer Educators (aka other students like you) to support you throughout this process!

If you complete the challenge and all evaluation materials, you will be entered to win a prize!

February is American Heart Month:
How to Increase Your Fiber Intake on Campus 

Fiber is a plant-based material that cannot be broken down and passes through the system undigested. Fiber has been shown to help protect your heart health and lower cholesterol along with numerous other protective health benefits. Here are some tips to increase your fiber intake on campus. 

• Select a whole grain option when getting a bagel, sub, pasta bake, or sandwich on campus.
• Eat whole fruits like apples and oranges rather than buying juice.
• Try to include vegetables with every meal, and incorporate legumes like beans into your meal when offered.
• For snacks stop by the corner store or global market and pick up some nuts, fruits, and popcorn.

Keto, Paleo, and Fad Diets, Oh My!

With the boom of social media, we are constantly inundated with health information, and oftentimes it may be misleading. This concept of misinformation is especially true for content surrounding nutrition and exercise. To combat that, the Mayo Clinic suggests we look out for these red flags:

• Based on personal experience: every person is different, and there are many factors to consider when choosing fitness or nutrition plans. Just because something specific worked for one person, does not mean that it’s healthy or safe for you.
• The company is for-profit: a study on Pinterest concluded that 48.5% of posts with the tag “nutrition for cancer” came from for-profit companies. Many of which were selling vitamins and supplements.
• No citations or is based on a single study: If claims are credible, you should be able to find supporting evidence from institutions like the National Institutes of Health, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

If you see any posts surrounding nutrition or exercise that seem too good to be true, they probably are. Do a little digging and check whether the claim is credible. If you’re not confident, check with your doctor. Most importantly, avoid sharing these posts in texts or on your social media to prevent the spread of misinformation.

Wellness Events Calendar

We’ve put together a Wellness Events Calendar to compile all the RIT Wellness events and programs in one easy place to find and refer back to all semester long. This includes CaPS workshops and community spaces, Mental Health First Aid training opportunities, Bow Wow Wellness, and more.

Be sure to save this page, as we’re always adding new events and programs throughout the semester!

For additional events and event information, go to rit.edu/events.