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Apply to become a Healthy U volunteer 2025-2026
What is Healthy U? The Healthy U volunteer program is an opportunity for students to become peer health educators on campus and gain...
healthyumanitoba
Mar 174 min read
Not Going Home for the Holidays? Embrace It!
With the holiday season, you may be getting the question “so, what are you doing for the holidays?” over and over again. For those not...
healthyumanitoba
Dec 18, 20244 min read
Cold Sores - Information and Prevention
With school stress and colder days, it is no surprise that the winter months coincide with cold sores. Cold sores, also known as fever...
Ashley
Oct 17, 20243 min read
Summertime SADness - Shedding Light on the Lesser Known Struggle
Many people look forward to the summer months. The thoughts of long, warm days with plentiful time for family and friends can be...
Ashley
Jul 16, 20243 min read
Beyond the Books: Tips on Navigating University Life
Source: I am a recent University of Manitoba Class of 2024 graduate! It is no secret that the transition from high school to university...
healthyumanitoba
Jun 13, 20243 min read
Balancing Pleasure and Safety: The Role of Harm Reduction in Sexual Wellness
"If we want our youth to grow up safe, healthy, and ready to succeed, then all youth need the knowledge and skills to make healthy...
healthyumanitoba
Jun 5, 20243 min read
Feeling Disconnected
The first time I experienced feeling disconnected from myself was a period when there were a lot of changes in my life, and I was under a...
healthyumanitoba
Mar 28, 20242 min read
We Need to Talk... Navigating Friendship Breakups
A friendship breakup hurts… Even more than a romantic relationship sometimes. You may have experienced a falling out, drifted apart, or...
healthyumanitoba
Mar 21, 20243 min read
Body Project
The Body Project
healthyumanitoba
Feb 16, 20242 min read
Seasonal Affective Disorder - What Is It? How Can I Cope With It?
According to the Canadian Psychological Association, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) occurs in 15% of Canadians and 2-3% will report...
healthyumanitoba
Jan 12, 20243 min read
Affirmations - Take What You Need
An affirmation can be a statement of what you want to see in your life or to define who you want to be. Affirmations can support...
healthyumanitoba
Nov 28, 20231 min read
Redefining Self-Care: Myths and Insights of Looking After Ourselves.
Returning to school can be an uncertain and stressful period for many of us. Whether you're a student who is about to embark on a new...
healthyumanitoba
Aug 29, 20234 min read
Who Are You? Learning How to Align With Your Authentic Self
Who Are You? Learning How to Align With Your Authentic Self
Caitlin
Mar 31, 20234 min read
The Impact of Vitamins on Our Health
The impacts of vitamins on our health
Maha
Mar 16, 20233 min read
A Glimpse at the Art of Boundary Setting
A Glimpse at the Art of Boundary Setting
healthyumanitoba
Mar 15, 20233 min read
Healthy U's Health Promotion & Wellness Bingo Night!
Healthy U's Health Promotion & Wellness Bingo Night information!
healthyumanitoba
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Why is Gut Microbiome Important for Our Health?
Why is Gut Microbiome Important for Our Health?
Maha
Feb 16, 20233 min read
Real Me Resolution
Real Me Resolution
Bryanna
Jan 6, 20231 min read
Coping with Intense Emotions
Coping with Intense Emotions
Caitlin
Dec 2, 20223 min read
Reflecting on Social Media Use
Reflecting on your social media use
Bryanna
Oct 13, 20224 min read
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