DukesWellness

On today's episode we share some financial tips for staying on budget and meeting your financial goals in college.

In today's episode we discuss all things friendship, how to develop a group of  friends, how to maintain a group of friends, and the positive health benefits of friendship.

On today's episode we discussed protein! We talked about sources of protein and some things to watch out for - like the ingredients in your protein powder or bars! Here are some websites we mentioned in the podcast today: https://healthcenter.uga.edu/protein-powder-the-what-why-how-to-choose/  https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/what-eat-before-and-after-workout-based-your-workout-type  https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20045506  https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/04/25/well/eat/protein-meal-guide.html (the protein calculator) https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/what-should-you-eat/protein/        

In today's episode we discuss pros and cons of energy drinks, as well as other beverages we might consume throughout the day. We hope today's episode prompts you to think about what you are consuming and reflect on whether this meets your health goals.    https://www.kxan.com/news/energy-drinks-show-damaging-effects-on-young-adults-multiple-studies-show/ https://wholesale.frontiercoop.com/blog/10-alternatives-to-energy-drinks https://www.buffalo.edu/recreation/rec-news.host.html/content/shared/www/recreation/rec-news/2021-2022/hydration-hacks-for-college-students.detail.html    

Tune in and learn about some easy meal planning tips. Special shout out to Frugal Friends podcast for some of these tips- like -eat the same breakfast and lunch everyday, and grocery shop once a week. We hope you enjoy! See you back here for another episode next week!

On today's episode we talked about ways to decrease and handle stress. We discussed these articles: https://www.triumphbh.org/new-blog/5-cs-of-mental-health#:~:text=The%205%20C's%20of%20Mental,June%2028%2C%202025 https://mhanational.org/resources/balancing-work-and-school/ https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/managing-college-stress/ We discussed the tips provided in the articles- as well as our own strategies for managing stress.     

Do you sometimes procrastinate when you have an upcoming assignment? If so we have some tips for you! In today's episode we discuss why college students procrastinate and how to stop procrastinating. We discussed tips from these articles:  https://mcgraw.princeton.edu/undergraduates/resources/resource-library/understanding-and-overcoming-procrastination https://post.edu/blog/stop-procrastinating/ Listen to this week's episode and improve your wellness. This message is brought to you by fellow Dukes!  

On today's episode we discuss the benefits of listening to music. We discuss an article from Florida National University and one from John Hopkins University. https://www.fnu.edu/benefits-studying-music/ https://wellbeing.jhu.edu/blog/2022/04/07/4-ways-music-can-benefit-your-health/  

In today's podcast we discussed ways to balance your academic work and your social life in college. We discussed the two articles linked below and our own experiences with balancing work and social life. https://peace.edu/how-to-balance-academics-and-social-life-in-college-tips-from-a-william-peace-university-student/ https://studentaffairs.okstate.edu/blog/balancing-school-work-life.html

Today we talked about the myth of the Freshman 15. We discussed these four readings:  https://healthcenter.uga.edu/freshman-15-fact-or-fiction/ https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/2023/09/make-freshman-fifteen-myth https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/freshman-15#what-causes-it https://baylorlariat.com/2024/11/07/unpacking-the-freshman-15-what-causes-weight-gain-in-college/  

On today's episode we discuss the relationship between clutter and stress.   https://bewell.stanford.edu/a-clean-well-lighted-place/  

Today we discuss a post on Christine Carter's website about how small amounts of social connection can increase our happiness.   https://www.christinecarter.com/2017/01/smile-at-the-barista/  

In today’s episode we discuss an article from the Cleveland clinic about foods that help with anxiety and stress.    https://health.clevelandclinic.org/eat-these-foods-to-reduce-stress-and-anxiety

In this weeks episode we discuss a couple of articles with tips on managing stress.   Mayo Clinic- Stress relievers: Tips to tame stress by Mayo Clinic Staff   NPR- Stressed out? These 8 skills can help boost your mood and reduce anxiety by Allison Aubrey