Skincare
This bad habit can spread bacteria and cause scarring.
Picking at pimples
This green herb has antibacterial properties and is a favorite in pesto.
Basil
Drinking this before, during, and after workouts is crucial for performance and recovery.
Water
Eating at home helps you save money.
Fact – Cooking at home is generally more affordable than dining out or buying prepared meals, especially when you shop in bulk.
This practice, often recommended to students during finals week, can help reduce stress by organizing tasks and creating manageable study schedules.
Time management
A basic skincare routine includes: cleanse, moisturize, and this.
Protect (with SPF)
Eating while doing this can lead to mindless snacking and overeating.
Watching TV (or scrolling on your phone)
This macronutrient is essential for muscle repair post-workout.
Protein
Sunscreen is only necessary on sunny days.
Myth – UV rays can damage your skin even on cloudy or rainy days.
This practice, which involves reviewing your day or week, helps you reflect on your actions and learn from your experiences.
Journaling
Sunscreen should be applied as this number step in a daytime routine.
Last step
This weekly task can reduce stress by making meals easier and healthier all week long.
Recovery is incomplete without this key lifestyle factor, which helps muscles rebuild.
Sleep
Consistent strength training increases metabolism.
Fact – Building muscle through strength training can boost your metabolism, as muscle burns more calories at rest compared to fat tissue.
Many campuses offer this service to help students manage mental health issues, providing them with access to therapists or counselors.
Counseling services (UB counseling #: 716-645-2720)
This nighttime step removes dead skin and promotes skin renewal, but shouldn’t be done every day.
Exfoliation
Using whole wheat flour instead of white flour boosts this nutrient.
Fiber
This practice combines movement, breathwork, and mindfulness — and is great on rest days.
Yoga
You need to work out every single day to see results.
Myth – Rest days are just as important as workout days for muscle recovery and preventing injury. Consistency over time matters more than daily intensity.
Consuming this stimulant later in the day can interfere with the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, potentially disrupting the production of melatonin and affecting sleep quality.
Caffeine
Chronic stress can trigger this common skin condition characterized by redness and flaking.
Eczema
Cooking from home gives you more control over these three major dietary elements.
Sugar, salt, and fats
Building long-term fitness is more about consistency than this.
Intensity
Cooking with a lot of oil is unhealthy.
Myth – Cooking with healthy oils like olive oil or avocado oil in moderation can be beneficial, providing good fats and flavor. The key is moderation, not avoiding oil altogether.
Maintaining a balance between academic responsibilities and personal life is essential for students to avoid this common mental health issue, often resulting from excessive stress.
Burnout