BROUGHT TO YOU BY STUDENT WELLNESS ADVISING Follow on Instagram @tuftsstudentwellnessadvising Mindful March is here! For this month we will be showcasing opportunities of kindness and gratitude for yourself and others. First, we are introducing the Appreciation Board! The Appreciation Board is a spot where you can leave a note of gratitude, love, encouragement, Read more…
BROUGHT TO YOU BY STUDENT WELLNESS ADVISING Follow on Instagram @tuftsstudentwellnessadvising In this issue of the Wellness Newsletter we would love to take time to raise up Black wellness creators, advocates, authors, and leaders. Check out these two articles: Black women in wellness and Black wellness experts for incredible resources, links, and connections to follow-worthy Read more…
Whether you are celebrating romantic love, self-love, or platonic love, this day is a fun way to de-stress, get creative and have some fun. Check out this couples card conversation starter or this page of ideas for sweet Valentine’s day decorations. For more tips of enjoying Valentine’s Day even during COVID times check out Read more…
Check the Winter 2021 DRA Newsletter which highlights the Student Research Mentor Mixer, Researchers in the News, Upcoming Research Conferences, Recently Awarded Grants, and check out the toothbrush simulator that was built by Tufts University Medical Engineering students. Read full newsletter here: DRA Winter 2021 Student Research Mentor Mixer DRA Read more…
Top: Shirley Chisholm, Martin Luther King Jr. | Bottom: James Baldwin, Kara Walker “Boston area artists Kate True and Steven Flythe have teamed up to create digital collages to honor some of their heroes from Black History. In this collaboration they have combined individual works in oil, acrylic and ink, and reimagined them as a Read more…
This interesting cross-sectional survey “highlight[s] racial disparities, and strategies that factor in the race or ethnicity of the dentist and the communities in which they practice need to be considered to ensure that underserved communities receive needed resources.” Read here: Featured Article: Shared by Hirsh Library staff, Amanda Nevius Diab Z, Read more…
For more information on good mood food that helps support brain function, check out these two articles: brain foods and good mood foods. Also, check out the “In the Kitchen” section below for a great recipe featuring salmon and an easy breakfast idea featuring blueberries! Ongoing Wellness Activities: Virtual Drop-in Meditation – Two Offerings: Read more…
(CNN) Amanda Gorman, the nation’s first-ever youth poet laureate, read the following poem during the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20: When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade? The loss we carry, a sea we must wade We’ve braved the belly of the Read more…
As the COVID vaccine brings new hope to many, sites are facing new pressures to administer vaccinations. “Cataldo Ambulance Service has already been running many of the free COVID-19 testing sites across Massachusetts and Vice President Dan Hoffenberg says they need more manpower to handle vaccinations. Cataldo put out a Read more…
BROUGHT TO YOU BY STUDENT WELLNESS ADVISING Follow on Instagram @tuftsstudentwellnessadvising Choosing a Mindful App Mindfulness offers many benefits to those who practice it including decreased stress, decreased depressive symptoms, and improved overall health. The easiest way to get into a habit of practicing mindfulness is by using a mindfulness app. Read more…