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Jags Live Well is a student-focused initiative promoting a lifestyle of holistic wellness. Living holistically aids in student success and retention. This initiative acts to educate students on the various dimensions of wellness and provides resources for overall well-being.  Each dimension of wellness affects your overall quality of life and striving for holistic wellness will help you achieve all of your goals.  These dimensions include emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, financial, social, environmental, and spiritual well-being.

8 Dimensions of Wellness

 

Emotional Wellness

Being able to express feelings, adjust to emotional challenges, cope with life's stressors, and enjoy life.Emotional Wellness

Physical Wellness

Maintaining a healthy body with exercise, nutrition, sleep, and appropriate health care.

Physical Wellness

Financial Wellness

Understanding your finances and balancing your income with debt and savings.

Financial Wellness

Social Wellness

Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system

Social Wellness

Spiritual Wellness

Defining personal beliefs and values and creating meaning, purpose, and peace in life

Spiritual Wellness

Intellectual Wellness

Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills

Intellectual Wellness

Occupational Wellness

Exploring work that reflects personal values, interests, and beliefs

Occupational Wellness

Environmental Wellness

Preserving our environment and spending time relaxing and exploring outdoor spaces.

Environmental Wellness

 

 

Augusta University Health

Your Health Today

Your Health Today is a hub of wellness resources presented by Augusta University Health.

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Nutrition’s role in cervical cancer care and treatment

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Alcohol: Its cancer link and how to reduce your risk

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Holiday Eating: Tips to Manage along your Cancer Journey

It’s in our faces all the time during the holidays: food. And not just any food. Whether it’s your grandmother’s proud hummingbird cake, your husband’s specially brined and deep-fried turkey or your aunt’s rich chocolate bourbon pecan pie, the holidays serve up decadent treats guaranteed to make our bellies happy – until it’s time to… Continue Reading Holiday Eating: Tips to Manage along your Cancer Journey

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Lymphedema: the silent side effect of cancer

Did you know there is a condition that stems from cancer that specifically attacks lymph nodes?  Such a condition is known as Lymphedema, the build-up of lymph fluid that causes swelling. Any cancer that affects the lymph system, such as breast, prostate, and lymphoma, can cause lymphedema. Certain cancer treatments can also cause an increased… Continue Reading Lymphedema: the silent side effect of cancer

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