Health Tips

St. Patrick’s Day is a time of festivities and celebration. Help keep your friends safe this holiday weekend by helping prevent and respond to alcohol poisoning. More information about St. Patrick's Day activities is available at colorado.edu/shamrock . What does alcohol poisoning look like? CU Boulder Amnesty Policy Calling for...

If you choose to use alcohol or other substances, do you know ways to stay safe? Test your knowledge with an interactive quiz!

Social media has a lot of benefits: it’s a place where we can keep up with friends, make plans and hear about events. However, it can also become a source of stress and anxiety. Here are some tips to help you navigate social media in a positive way. Check your...

Caffeine has its perks, but in high doses it can start to cause issues. According to the Mayo Clinic , up to 400 mg of caffeine a day is safe for most healthy adults. That’s roughly equivalent to four cups of home-brewed coffee or two energy shots. If you drink...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common among college students and young adults. Test your knowledge of STIs before your next hookup with this interactive quiz.​ Take the quiz For general information on sexual health and sexually transmitted infections, visit beforeplay.org . Resources Students can also get sex supplies like condoms,...

Making friends as an adult may seem harder than it used to be, but why? The honest answer: we can be set in our ways. We have our established friends and routines, so it can be hard to deviate from what we already know to meet new people. We may...

If you’ve spent time on social media, you’ve probably come across plenty of people talking about self-care. While it can be inspiring to see others practicing self-care, social media can sometimes give an altered portrayal of what self-care should look like. In a lot of cases, influencers will take trips,...

Whether your roommate is your best friend or someone you just met this year, chances are you’ll hit a few bumps throughout the semester. The truth is conflict between roommates is totally normal. Living with someone can be a great way to learn about ourselves and help us learn to...

Whether your student is roommates with their best friend or someone they just met this year, chances are they’re going to hit a few bumps throughout the semester. The truth is conflict between roommates is totally normal. However, when conflict gets out of hand, it can affect our emotional and...

Can you recognize abusive behaviors? Do you know how you can support a friend? Test your knowledge of intimate partner abuse, domestic and dating violence with our interactive quiz: Take the Quiz If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner abuse, the Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) is...