University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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3 1056 of l0llfid6llI6 KEEPS thi da Ol' IYHY Students visited the doctor when they had a health problem. But knowing why the prob- lem began was the best way to avoid it. Janine Gracy, Health Education coordinator for Watkins Health Cen- ter, said the biggest stu- dent health concern was low self-esteem. 'Llf you don't have the self-respect, you canlt protect yourself against risksf, she said. Gracy said college could be fun and excit- ing, but it could also be stressful. Wavering self- confidence could have led to health problems, like smoking and eating disorders. The key is to keep the healthy behaviors you had when you came to school, Gracy said. Increasing awareness of self-esteem problems was the key, Gracy said. Watkins Weight training was one way students kept tit, Students who spent time working-out were less likely to develop bad habits like smoking or eating disorders. tphoto by Parsleyj distributed literature and hosted lectures to in- crease awareness. One- on-one counseling was also available. Carol Schaffer, Lawrence sophomore, said she had a hard time adjusting to college. It's like you've been dropped in the middle of something and there's no one there to helpf' she said. J e n n y N i e v a , Shawnee junior, said people often became de- pressed because of health problems. 'lPeople start smoking and that sometimes leads to low self-esteem, she said. Nieva said she had not developed bad herself. habits because made it a point to take care of f'People need to realize they don't need to yourself. E5 impress anyone else, she said. Just be story by Tamara Miller Q 20 Q health issues

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'l'o remain healthy. stu- dciits tillcd lltuir iiiuilniin' Lillian-ik, with hcuuty agents. pruxciitxilixu mcdicinc and antibiotics. lphoto by Pzirsleyl Students took 3dYal'l- tage of the aerobic equipment at Robinson Center. Working out daily helped students stay tit and mentally healthy. lphoto by Parsleyl studgnf-'Liga