Have you ever been to the Student Health Center? Located in Michael Hall on the South Campus, the Living Well Center offers a full range of medical services to all UB students. Because it is funded by your Combined University fee, even students who do not have the UB medical insurance policy can visit a doctor there by calling 829-3316. In addition to the regular clinics, the student health center offers a women’s health center, an infectious disease clinic, a travel clinic, a nutritionist, and a social worker. A fee is charged for any lab work, X-rays or medication, but otherwise a UB student may visit the Center as often as they’d like free of charge.

Their website includes many helpful tips which are geared to helping the student avoid the flu, meningitis, and even the "freshman 15." In order to avoid the freshman 15, students should:

1.) Be aware of how much food they are actually eating, and be careful only to eat as much as they need to like they are no longer hungry, as opposed to being overly full.

2.) Eat high calorie foods infrequently, and not before a period of inactivity.

3.) Maintain an activity level that matches your food intake.

4.) Don’t use food to relieve stress or provide comfort. If you find yourself displaying these actions, call the Counseling Center at 645-2720 to discuss other ways to manage your stresses.

5.) Eat healthy! He following chart is provided as a guide to how students should maintain a healthy balance.

BEST BETS for EVERY DAY "NOW & THEN"

Breakfast:

Grain (cereal, bread, bagel, E. muffin, pita)

Fruit (whole fruit, canned, or 100% juice)

Lowfat milk, yogurt or dairy substitute

Lean meat (Canadian bacon) Baked goods (muffin, doughnut, croissant..)

Eggs

Bacon, sausage

Hash browns, home fries

Lunch:

Subs, wraps, sandwiches w/lean meat & veggies

Fruits, juices

Vegetables (fresh or cooked)

Grains (pasta, bread, rice, etc.)

Soup (broth based w/veggies)

Lowfat dairy or substitute Subs, etc. w/extra meat, cheese, mayo, oil

Fried everything

Pizza w/extra meat, cheese

Cheese filled/topped entrees

Cream soups

High fat meats (bologna, salami, etc.)

Dinner:

Grain (pasta, rice, bread, baked potato)

Vegetables (steamed, fresh, stir-fried)

Salad (more color the better, moderate dressing)

Lean meats or meat alternates

Fruit or small dessert Cream sauce entrees

Cheese filled/topped entrees

Fried entrees, patties, fries

Breaded meats, meats w/skin, fried

High fat meats (hot dogs, cheeseburgers, etc.)