Health tips

The journey as a university student is both inspiring and stressful. While we embark on unique learning opportunities, we also face challenges that can impact our health, well-being, and academic life. The good news is that by developing good habits and strategies, we can emerge stronger from these difficulties.

Ghosting, the abrupt cessation of communication without explanation, can be emotionally challenging, leaving you feeling rejected and anxious. Whether it's from a romantic interest, friend, or potential study partner, being left in the lurch can take its toll on your mental health.

Feeling jittery before a university presentation? You're in good company! In this article, Camila Franco, a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) student at UQ, generously shares her expert tips on overcoming presentation anxiety. Get ready to transform from fearful to fearless with her invaluable advice!

Embarking on your university journey is undoubtedly an exciting milestone, but it's also accompanied by a host of challenges that can impact your mental well-being.

One of the most common new year’s resolutions is to drink less alcohol. The motivations to do so are sound.

We are constantly being bombarded with advice on what we should and shouldn’t eat from numerous information sources (social media particularly), as well as in conversations with friends and family. Unfortunately, not all this advice is accurate, and many nutrition myths persist despite scientific evidence to the contrary. Here are 10 common nutrition myths we’ll debunk to help you make informed choices about your diet.

Do you want to eat well without spending a fortune? Do you want practical strategies to save you time and energy in the kitchen? Do you get stressed out by the endless options and prices at the grocery store? If you nodded along to any of these questions, then keep reading!
UQ Master of Dietetics Studies graduate Madison Hows shares her secrets to help you plan, shop, cook, and savour nutritious and delicious meals on a student budget.

Taking care of our wellbeing is essential to enjoy our university experience, but it doesn’t have to be a boring task. Building positive social connections is a fun and effective way to look after our health.

Although listening might sound like a natural thing to do, we often find ourselves uncertain about how to support someone in a challenging moment. The art of being a good listener involves creating a safe space, understanding when to offer advice, and appreciating the power of silence.

With so many potential nutritional challenges, it can be hard for people with ADHD to eat a well-balanced, complete diet. This puts people with ADHD at higher risk of developing a nutrient deficiency. Deficiency of essential nutrients may increase the severity of symptoms experienced with ADHD and make day-to-day functioning more challenging.