Health and Wellness

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, manage daily stress 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

Nutrition

• Eatright.org
• Mypyramid.gov
• Fruits and Veggies More Matters
• USDA Dietary Guidelines

Physical and Environmental

• Shape Up America
• American Heart Association Fitness Resources
• Fitness Recommendations
• Desk Exercises
• Ergonomics and stretching
• Injury prevention
• Environmental Safety

General Health

• InteliHealth
• Go ask Alice
• Towson health resources

Sexual Health

• National STD Hotline
• American Social Health Association
• CDC STD Site

Sleep and Stress Management

• Sleep Resources
• How to Properly Power Nap
• Stress Management Center
• Mind-body connection
• Stress Relieving Puzzles

Eating Disorders and Body Image

• Sheppard Pratt Center for Eating Disorders
• Referrals for students experiencing body image concerns
• What is an eating disorder
• How to help a friend with an eating disorder
• Simple steps to improve your body image
• Health Consequences of eating disorders

Alcohol and Other Drugs

• Alcohol abuse self-test
• Substance Abuse
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous

Health and Wellness
Phone: 410-704-2065
E-mail: healthandwellness@towson.edu

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

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