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CSU Students enjoying summer in the pool at the Wagga Wagga Campus

Avoid the summer sting

by Loren Howarth The weather is warm and it’s the perfect time to take a trip to the beach or visit your local pool. Lounging around in the sun is one of the best ways to spend summer. However, long amounts of time spent in the sun can be dangerous...

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Thunderstorm asthma — are you at risk?

A friendly heads-up has been issued to people as thunderstorm season approaches. Although this time it’s not a warning for storm damage. Residents are being warned about spring-time thunderstorm-triggered asthma. What is it? We caught up with CSU...

Are you up for the challenge?

Are you up for the challenge?

Summer holidays are an opportunity to bounce back from the poor health decisions we made throughout the year, and give our health a real kick-start! If you feel like a challenge and are looking to hit the health restart button, then this summer...

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Ways to look after yourself during exams

The number one rule when it comes to tackling exam periods is get a good night sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep ensures you will feel much better in the morning and also gives your body the chance to rebuild and repair overnight, allowing...

Healthy exam study snacks

It’s nearing that time of year again when most of us are finishing up those last assignments and preparing for exams. However, you need to remember that while revision is crucial to pass, you also need to take the time to fuel your mind and body...

Top tips for looking after yourself

by Loren Howarth It’s nearing the end of the session and summer holidays are already on your mind. But you have a stack of assessments due and exams to prepare for. Don’t stress, I have prepared some tips to keep your mind and body healthy during...

Making a difference in rural communities

CSU dental students have made a big difference in the rural community of Brewarrina by providing free dental services as part of their final year work placement. Starting your career early sounds pretty good to most of us studying at uni, which is a...

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Coffee. (Need I say more?)

by Jenna Verhoeven As a fellow university student who lives by late-night study sessions, assignment deadlines, and enduring some very dry readings, I love coffee. As a practicing naturopath, who has an understanding and respect for my adrenal...

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Taking yourself to the doctor

For most of us, our parents have always been there to look after us. They made us chicken soup when we were sick, checked our temperatures, and most importantly, took us to the doctor when we needed some help a level up from tender loving care. Now...

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Surviving flu season

As winter hits us hard on all the CSU campuses (and in all the places where online students are learning) the inevitability of colds and flu looms large. We all know the familiar struggles of battling through sniffles, wheezes, and a lingering cough...

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