{"id":194,"date":"2022-05-10T12:20:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T16:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentwellbeing\/?page_id=194"},"modified":"2024-08-02T10:08:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T14:08:45","slug":"physical-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentwellbeing\/what-is-wellbeing\/physical-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/studentwellbeing\/files\/2022\/04\/heart.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135 alignright\" width=\"245\" height=\"230\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Physical wellbeing is about caring for, respecting, and advocating for your body.<\/h2>\n<p>It involves focusing on habits that promote physical health, like sleep, exercise, nutrition, sexual health, and making safe decisions about substance use. It\u2019s knowing how to navigate healthcare and understanding what your body needs, not only when you are sick, but also to prevent illness and injury.<\/p>\n<p>Moving your body, scheduling your annual check up, eating nutritious meals or sleeping eight hours a night are some of many ways you can boost your physical wellness each day.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentwellbeing\/find-wellbeing-resources\/?dimensions=physical\">Explore Resources to Improve Your Physical Wellbeing<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>How Do You Support Your Physical Health and Wellness?<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I take care of my physical wellbeing by taking naps to recharge.&#8221;<br \/>\nDaniel Lee (CAS&#8217;23)<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The best way I take care of my wellbeing is to make sure I sleep as regularly as possible. I won\u2019t be my best self if I\u2019m exhausted, and I won\u2019t be able to work well.&#8221;<br \/>\nAlexander Brumfield (CAS&#8217;24)<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Drinking lots of water! I also make sure to limit using the elevator and try to take the stairs as much as I can, with breaks in between.&#8221;<br \/>\nKyle McMullin (SHA&#8217;24)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Questions to Ask Yourself about Physical Wellbeing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Do I consistently eat a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains?<\/li>\n<li>Do I moderate or limit my use of alcohol and other drugs?<\/li>\n<li>Do I get at least eight hours of sleep a night?<\/li>\n<li>Do I stretch, exercise, and move my body at least three-to-five times per week?<\/li>\n<li>Do I get annual check-ups through a primary care provider?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learn More about Physical Wellbeing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/water-healthy-drinks\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/healthy_eating\/water-and-healthier-drinks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;Benefits of Drinking Water&#8221;<\/a> from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/get-happy-exercise-can-lift-mood-infographic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;Get Happy: Why Exercise Can Lift Your Mood&#8221;<\/a> from Cleveland Clinic<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2017\/10\/06\/this-is-the-best-time-to-have-your-cup-of-coffee.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;This is the Best Time to Have Your Cup of Coffee&#8221;<\/a> from CNBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>On-Campus Resources to Support Your Physical Wellbeing<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\" bu-callout alignleft\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/\">Fitness &amp; Recreation Center<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>FitRec has dozens of PDP classes, recreational classes, and personal training to support your physical wellbeing. Drop in to play a pick-up game, join an intramural team, or go for a walk on the track with a friend to support your physical and social wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\" bu-callout alignleft\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/\">Student Health Services<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>SHS is an integrated health center that supports the health and wellness of all Boston University students. Visit Primary Care if you need medical attention. Health Promotion and Prevention provides a variety of programs, events, and services to promote your physical health and wellness.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\" bu-callout alignleft\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/scnc\/\">Sargent Choice Nutrition Center<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Sargent Nutrition offers evidence-based nutrition services, counseling, and workshops to BU students to support your physical wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\" bu-callout alignleft\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/rehab\/\">Ryan Center for Sports Medicine<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>A leading provider of rehabilitation services in the Boston Area, the Ryan Center offers services that combine the highest level of clinical expertise with the most advanced rehabilitations techniques.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Physical wellbeing is about caring for, respecting, and advocating for your body. 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