Health Habit of the Week: Get in the midterm mindset

Q. Help me stay focused while studying this term!

A. Here are a few tips to help your studying:

- During studying sessions it is critical to have physical activity breaks (15 to 30 minutes). These brief periods of exercise will help increase alertness and help you remember.

- Replace sugary, high-calorie snacks with healthy alternatives; you will feel more energized.

- We know it is hard but getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night also plays a critical role in keeping you feeling awake, alert and prepared for school.

- Stay hydrated, sip on green tea or water for energy. Drinking caffeine can cause a crash, make you jittery and increase the feeling of stress.

Submitted by Becca Willemsen and Brittanne Smith.