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UHS_Madison

  1. Bratwursts, ice cream, frozen drinks... delicious but not very healthy. Avoid these summer foods or look for alternative treats....
  2. Out in the sun a lot lately? Take an aspirin (and wear sunblock!) to reduce chances of skin cancer. ow.ly/bdSjH
  3. Check out the free mindfulness stress reduction program at UW Health. ow.ly/aXeRg
  4. Indoor tanning is dangerous for younger users because indoor tanning before 35 increases the risk for melanoma by 75% ow.ly/aXlTZ
  5. Tanning booths give off the same mixture of UVA and UVB rays as the sun and aren't a safe alternative to tanning outdoors.
  6. We're here for you in the summer too. Keep up with our hours and available services: ow.ly/aXerm
  7. It's important to limit your time exercising when the weather's the hottest, but don't forget to consider the humidity too!
  8. We're open during regular hours for the summer, and all health services are available with the Summer Health Fee ow.ly/aXdOK
  9. I love running during summer, but I make sure to beat the hottest part of the day by going out early in the morning or later at night.
  10. Here are some tips are to make it through a summer in an "Allergy Capital." ow.ly/aXgy2
  11. @melissmarano What can we say? We like to take care of our students! :)
  12. Everything you need to know about sunscreen for the summer ow.ly/aXfwI
  13. If you get sunburned, drink more fluids and take aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce inflammation.
  14. In Madison for the summer? Take advantage of University Health Services’ Summer Health Fee option! ow.ly/aXdXO
  15. U.S. asthma rates are at an all-time high. Make sure to take care of yourself this summer. ow.ly/aVRBf
  16. RT @buckybadger: Badgers: Join your fellow Big Ten alumni this Thurs at Memorial Union for a can't-miss networking opportunity...
  17. Check out our summer hours: uhs.wisc.edu/news/#summerho…
  18. UW's UWell program has plenty of great tips for making your summer into the good life ow.ly/aYXlM
  19. To our new Badger graduates bit.ly/KrLCHA
  20. Congratulations to all of our graduating Badgers! We hope everyone has a safe, great summer!