As soon as today’s students receive their proverbial fat envelope from their top choice college, they are on Facebook meeting other potential freshmen. They are on sites like roomsurf.com and roomsync.com, scoping out prospective friends. By the time the roommate application forms arrive, many like-minded students with similar backgrounds have already connected and agreed to [...]
Archive for August, 2011
When Roommates Were Random
Monday, August 29th, 2011CDC Offers College Health and Safety Tips
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011College is full of exciting new things, from meeting people to living away from home. But, college can also be stressful as you try to develop new routines, live on a limited budget, and manage responsibilities on your own. Click here for tips and information to keep in mind to stay safe and healthy in [...]
The Surprising Task of Getting Your Child Ready for College
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011Here’s something you may not have thought about yet: What happens next fall at the first stage of the college adventure and in the semester after that will likely be in some way crucial for determining or charting out the possibilities for every subsequent opportunity your child will face.
Limiting Communication When Sending Kids Off to College
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011All over the country, recent high school grads are planning their great exodus from home, thinking that relative freedom from parental intervention is about to begin. In the age of the electronic tether, they might be in for a big surprise.
As Kids Head to College, Keep a Healthy Focus
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011The nest is emptying, mom and dad: your kids are heading off to college, and you’re feeling a mix of pride, relief, sadness and more than a little worry.
JED Foundation & American Psychiatric Foundation Establish Helpful Online Resource
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011The Jed Foundation, a national nonprofit working to promote emotional health among college students, has partnered with the American Psychiatric Foundation to launch the Transition Year, an online resource center that helps students and their families focus on emotional health before, during and after the college transition.
How Facebook And Social Media Affect The Minds Of Generation Next
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011When it comes to teens and their social media habits, there’s some great news and some not-so-great news. It can make your child a fast learner, but it is also associated with a host of psychological disorders.
The Game That Keeps You Young
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011Sure, you could win a jackpot playing bingo, but the bigger prize may be what it does for your health. Research shows that social games may help keep people young. A study of nearly 1,000 people revealed that increased social activity — things like going out to eat with friends, taking trips, and, yes, playing [...]
Choose This Starch for Better Blood Sugar
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011You could lower your risk of diabetes by 16 percent with this starch substitution: brown rice instead of white. Research shows that people who consume lots of white rice each week may up their diabetes risk, while people who regularly eat brown rice lower theirs.
Drink This Iced Tea for a Better Memory
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011Next time you feel a little foggy or forgetful, brew yourself a refreshing glass of iced green tea. A recent study provides convincing evidence that the brew may help boost memory performance and attention in older adults who have mild cognitive impairment.
