Tips on staying healthy at college and/or university
Posted Aug 21, 2012 07:32:45 AM.
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TORONTO, Ont. – It’s that time of year again, when university students head back to class.
Here are some tips on staying healthy during the school season, courtesy of Ryerson University.
- Wash your hands after touching surfaces and before having a meal. When handwashing, use soap and lather well, concentrating on the knuckles, palms and under fingernails. After drying off your hands, turn off taps with a paper towel or towel
- In terms of food storage, keep cold-cuts, leftover meats, potato/egg salads, etc., in the fridge
- Use a closed-lid garbage to throw out used tissues and other germ-filled items
- Clean surfaces, such as countertops, computer keyboards, phones and remote controls, and other most-used areas, such as bathrooms and eating spaces
- For those who live on campus, don’t share utensils and wear flip flops in the shower
- It is important to get at least six to eight hours of sleep each night. Not getting enough sleep can weaken the immune system
- Make sure to get a flu shot, which is free at most campus health centres, the doctor’s office or at public health clinics
- If you don’t feel well, try to stay away from social places until you feel better. If you have to miss a class due to illness, obtain class notes from a classmate via e-mail