April 2015
Top 10 Academic Impacts
STRESS | Sleep Difficulties | Work | Cold & Flu | Anxiety | Internet Use | Concern for a troubled friend or family member | Depression | Relationship Difficulties | Finances
#1 “Stress & Laughter”
According to a survey of randomly selected Fresno State students, STRESS is the number one
academic impact.
But did you know that laughter actually helps to REDUCE stress? When you laugh, nearly every
system of the body is being stimulated. In fact, you might say that laughing is a stationary form of
exercise. Research shows that laughter:
Reduces stress hormones including epinephrine, cortisol and dopamine,
and increases endorphins, which in turn make you feel good! Give it a
shot… Laugh your stress AWAY today!
Sources: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2556917 National Collegiate Health Assessment, 2013
Drug & Alcohol
Brain Fog
Research has shown that smoking
marijuana affects attention,
memory, and learning and these
effects can last for days or weeks.*
Sexual Health
STI Trivia!
April is Sexually Transmitted
Infection (STI) awareness month. How
many of these trivia questions can
you answer?
• Use is associated with impaired memory
in adults and impaired learning,
memory, math and reading
achievement in young adults.
• Low doses can slow response time and
impact coordination, making tasks
difficult, and potentially dangerous.
Q: What age group is at
higher risk for acquiring
an STI?
A: 20-24
• Marijuana alters sensory perception.
Effects include feelings of heightened
sensitivity and time distortion.
Sources: www.cpr.org; www.doitnow.org; www.drugabuse.gov
Ask the Dietitian
How much fruit should I eat each
day?
For healthy adults, the USDA My Plate
guidelines suggest including 1 ½ to 2
cups of fruit per day. Healthy choices
include fresh, frozen, or canned fruits
packed in water or juice. Dried fruits and
100% fruit juices are more concentrated
in calories and should be consumed in
moderation. Beware of imposter foods
such as fruit flavored candies or drinks
that supply little or no nutrition.
Q: What is the most
common STI in the U.S.?
• Marijuana impairs judgment, reasoning,
and comprehension. It can lead to
performance issues and difficulty in
finishing tasks; causes “amotivational
syndrome" or diminished motivation.
Studies found marijuana is associated
with reduced chances of graduating.
*After the acute effects of the drug wear off, depending on the
user’s history with the drug. Daily use may lead to a reduced
intellectual level most or all of the time.
Nutrition
A: Human Papilloma
Virus (HPV)
Q: What is the most common
symptom of an STI?
A: No symptom at all
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Source: www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/fruits-amount.html
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Trivia Night
Apr. 15 @7pm-8pm
Media Lounge
Palazzo @ Campus Pointe
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Vintage Days
Apr. 17-19 @10am-5pm
Satellite Student Union Area
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Wellness Fair
Apr.22 @11am-2pm
University Dining Hall