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Set goals and keep them this new year

Welcome back. I hope you got some rest and had some fun over the break. Here we are in a new semester and a new year. What does the changing of the calendar mean to you? JAN 19

Dr. Peg’s Prescription

Thanksgiving traditionally kicks off a season of feasting. At least for some of us, there will be plenty of opportunities to overindulge in the next month. NOV 23

Fight off urge to smoke with healthy alternatives

Addictions are very tough to break, and nicotine addiction is one of the hardest. So first let me congratulate you for even getting to the point where you want to quit. NOV 9

PTSD affects fellow UNM students

Dear Non-Veteran Student, Thursday was Veterans Day. What comes to mind when you think of a veteran? NOV 15

Open Access means no more waiting around

You might have noticed that things are a little different at Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) this year. NOV 8

Itching cause not always skin deep

Dr. Peggy Spencer
Daily Lobo Columnist Dear Dr. Peg, For the past couple of years, I’ve had a problem with itching. OCT 25

In distress? Take time to de-stress

Danielle put her hands to her temples and closed her eyes. “I am having these headaches, doctor,” she said. OCT 10

Vitamin D still important in winter

Believe it or not, winter is approaching. The days are getting perceptibly shorter every week. With the diminishing sunlight, your skin is losing the solar power it uses to make vitamin D. OCT 4

Center keeps student body healthy

Welcome to the new school year! I expect you have been busy settling into your dorm or new apartment, working out your schedule, finding all your classes and figuring out parking. AUG 30

Stay healthy with SHAC's help

Welcome back to school! New students, welcome to UNM!
How are you feeling? I hope you stay well and healthy all year, but just in case, I want you to know you can get health care right here on campus. AUG 24

Ways to sooth your sore jaw

Dear Dr. Peg, What is TMJ? What causes it? What can be done about it? SEP 15

Don't just sleep; sleep well

Good morning. How did you sleep last night? Did you wake up without an alarm this morning, feeling well-rested for your first class? Do you ever? Many college students consider sleep to be a luxury they can't afford or a necessary nuisance that takes up valuable time. At the same time, many of you report sleeping difficulties. One way or another, sleep is an issue for most. SEP 15

UTIs not always caused by sex

by Peggy Spencer Daily Lobo columnist Q: Are all urinary-tract infections caused by sex? A: Thank you for this great question. The answer to your question is, "No, but ...." UTI stands for urinary-tract infection. It might also be called a bladder infection or cystitis. SEP 15

Clearing up facts about the flu

SEP 15

The pros and cons of vitamins

SEP 15

Get your health care on campus

What should you do if you get sick or hurt while at UNM? SEP 15

Good health makes good grades

by Peggy Spencer Daily Lobo columnist It's the end of the semester - time to cram for exams, crank out papers, tank up on caffeine, stay up all night and eat junk food, right? I've been there and done that when I was a student. I know that expecting students to put their health first at this time of year is like expecting the sun to rise in the south - ain't gonna happen. SEP 15

Healthy ways to deal with trauma

Remember the moment you heard about the shootings on the Virginia Tech campus? How you heard of it and where you were? Your reaction? The reactions of your friends and those around you? SEP 15

Nitrogen won't cause shrinkage

Dear Dr. Peg, I went to see my dermatologist a few days ago about small bumps I noticed on my penis. My dermatologist said they were molluscum contagiosum, and she used a liquid nitrogen spray to freeze them off. SEP 15

Spring pollen spurs allergies

While you were gone over break, as you have no doubt noticed, spring sprang out in full force - warm temperatures, flowering trees and, of course, pollen. The juniper count increased five-fold over spring break and is now being joined by other flowering trees. So if you're sneezing, coughing, running and dripping, join the crowd. SEP 15

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