It helps you perform better on exams and improves concentration and energy levels. Rest helps your body fight off infections and can improve your mood and reduce anxiety and stress. Sleep keeps your body feeling good and can help prevent cravings and mood fluctuations. So, if there is one thing you need during finals week, …
There’s a lot to think about when you’re preparing to travel to a different country. When you’re planning what to take on your trip, don’t forget to pack a Travelers’ Health Kit in your luggage. It’s a good idea to keep all medicines, especially prescriptions, in your carry-on bags. Because of airline security rules, sharp …
UHS offers HPV vaccinations and no-cost screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) We won’t give you the full list, but yes, there are 101 strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). More than 101 actually. But before you get too worried, only 12 strains are high-risk, and about 40 affect the genital area. HPV is a sexually …
Being the first person in one’s family to attend college is a badge of honor, yet many first-generation college students may find themselves balancing the pride of pursuing higher education with a unique set of financial, social, or academic challenges that no one in their immediate family has experienced. A first-generation student is one who …
Think about when you are hungry: You may feel light-headed, sluggish, or have difficulty focusing. What would it be like to feel hunger and have to attend class, work part-time, and study for an exam? For some students, affording and accessing food is a challenge that can contribute to anxiety, isolation, and adverse academic consequences. …
Telehealth contraception visits allow patients to complete a health history form in MyUHS and schedule a 30-minute phone call with a Gynecology provider or nurse.
University Health Services (UHS) uses what is known as an informed consent model for care related to gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Informed consent is an evidence-based model of providing care that is used in healthcare agencies serving and run primarily by LGBTQ+ and TGD communities. UHS began offering GAHT for students in 2013, with the requirement …
Your guide to the summer’s most unwanted pesky pests While these bugs play crucial roles in the stability and development of our ecosystems, they can occasionally pose threats to our health when coming in contact with us. Use this guide to learn more about the potential risks some of these creatures pose, how to avoid …
January is Stalking Awareness Month, and Andrea Lawson, interim director of Mental Health Services at University Health Services, says students who experience stalking may not self-identify as victims but struggle with how to label their experience. Stalking, by definition, is repeated actions or behaviors that cause fear. This type of unwanted attention can be difficult to …
It’s no secret that one of the side effects of drinking alcohol is a feeling of happiness, and while the majority of UW-Madison students don’t engage in high-risk drinking, many still believe that quantity is the secret to achieving that feeling. But in recent years, researchers discovered that the feeling of enjoyment that accompanies a …