Wellness Resources

Physical Wellness

People with high physical well-being have strong and healthy bodies that may or may not fit with societal ideals, but they are comfortable with their bodies and treat them with respect. They are knowledgeable about issues related to health, exercise, and nutrition, and they use this information to make sure they eat right, exercise, get sufficient sleep, and get medical care and exams as needed. They avoid substances, such as cigarettes or excessive alcohol, that could negatively impact their health and well-being, as well as practicing safe sex or abstinence to avoid unplanned pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted diseases.

• Look for ways to integrate exercise and physical activity with other areas of your life
• Treat yourself to a massage
• Trying to get down to a healthy weight
• Quit smoking
• Surround yourself with positive messages and role models

General Health Links

• Men’s health
• Web MD
• InteliHealth
• Mind-body connection

Women's Health Issues

• Vaginitis
• Female Orgasm
  • Go Ask Alice
  • Does it take longer for a woman to reach orgasm than it does for a man?-Planned Parenthood
  • I've never been able to have an orgasm when I have sex. Is something wrong with me? I try really hard, but it never happens.-Planned Parenthood
• Breast Health
  • Early detection
  • Breast cancer
• Lesbian Health
  • Lesbian Health - Planned Parenthood
• Contraception
  • Birth Control
  • Emergency Contraception-not-2-late
  • Emergency Contraception-Planned Parenthood
• Abortion

Nutrition & Physical Activity

• Healthy eating
• Nutrition
• Fitness recommendations
• Five components of physical fitness
• Injury prevention and safety

Body Image, Weight Loss, & Eating Disorders

• Healthy weight loss
• Weight and happiness
• Eating disorders & body image

Substance Use & Abuse

• Responsible alcohol use
• Substance abuse
• Alcohol abuse & dependence
• Special concerns for women

Sexuality

• Sexuality-Go Ask Alice
• Sexuality-Planned Parenthood
• Sexual health-Go Ask Alice
• Sexual health - Planned Parenthood
• Sexually transmitted diseases/Sexually transmitted infections (STDs)-ASHASTD
• Sexually transmitted diseases/Sexually transmitted infections (STDs)-Planned Parenthood
• HPV vaccine-CDC
• HPV vaccine-ASHASTD
• Rape, sexual assault, and coercion
• Sexual assault FAQs

TU Campus Resources

• Counseling Center
• Campus Recreation Services
• Dowell Health Center
• TU Athletics
• Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Center
• Substance Abuse Treatment Program
• HIV Counseling & Testing Services
• Campus Police Crime Prevention
• Campus Police Escort

Other Resources

• St. Joseph’s Medical Center
• Towson health resources
• St. Joseph’s Center for Eating Disorders
• Johns Hopkins Eating Disorders Program
• National Dietetic Association
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Alcohol abuse self-test
• Online smoking cessation program
• Shape Up America
• American Heart Association Fitness Resources
• National STD Hotline
• Turn Around
• House of Ruth
• WHO's Injuries and protection

Books

• The College Student’s Guide to Eating Well on Campus, by Ann Selkowitz
• he Go Ask Alice Book of Answers: A Guide to Good Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Health, by Columbia University’s Health Education Program
• Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories That Heal, by Rachel Naomi Remen

Magazines

• Fitness
• Health
• Natural Health
• Prevention

Physical Wellness Tip: Integrate exercise and physical activity with other areas of your life.