Healthy Buffs /today/ en How to stay healthy during cold and flu season /today/2026/09/22/how-stay-healthy-during-cold-and-flu-season <span>How to stay healthy during cold and flu season</span> <span><span>Chloe Fischer</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-22T12:41:30-06:00" title="Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - 12:41">Tue, 09/22/2026 - 12:41</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/Sleep.jpg?h=39c47444&amp;itok=p4jnAhpV" width="1200" height="800" alt="a mug at someone's bedside"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>As the weather cools and campus life gets busy, it’s important to protect yourself from seasonal illnesses. Here are some tips to stay healthy this semester.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>As the weather cools and campus life gets busy, it's important to protect yourself from seasonal illnesses. Here are some tips to stay healthy this semester. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/tips-to-stay-healthy`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:41:30 +0000 Chloe Fischer 51392 at /today Your guide to STI prevention, testing and treatment /today/2026/09/15/your-guide-sti-prevention-testing-and-treatment <span>Your guide to STI prevention, testing and treatment</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-15T12:15:57-06:00" title="Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 12:15">Tue, 09/15/2026 - 12:15</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-09/iStock-1065782760.jpg?h=3fb04e74&amp;itok=kl4faCiP" width="1200" height="800" alt="Doctor giving pill bottle to patient. "> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Whether you're in a relationship, hooking up or staying single, knowing how to prevent and treat sexually transmitted infections can help you stay safe and healthy. Here are a few things you should know about sexually transmitted infections.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Whether you're in a relationship, hooking up or staying single, knowing how to prevent and treat sexually transmitted infections can help you stay safe and healthy. Here are a few things you should know about STIs.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/health/sti`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:15:57 +0000 Anonymous 47665 at /today Sports betting: How to set limits and reduce your risk /today/2026/09/11/sports-betting-how-set-limits-and-reduce-your-risk <span>Sports betting: How to set limits and reduce your risk</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-11T12:55:26-06:00" title="Friday, September 11, 2026 - 12:55">Fri, 09/11/2026 - 12:55</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-09/CUVSBaylorHOCOFootballGame_09212024_TO%20%2856%20of%2056%29.jpg?h=907a383e&amp;itok=tY9qXjSE" width="1200" height="800" alt="CU Buffs playing Baylor at the 2024 Homecoming football game"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Sports betting and prediction markets can be exciting, but it's easy to spend more time or money than you planned. If you choose to bet, learn how to set limits, check in with your habits and find support if you need it.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/gambling-sports-betting`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:55:26 +0000 Megan M Rogers 52483 at /today 5 things everyone should know about sexual assault /today/2026/09/04/5-things-everyone-should-know-about-sexual-assault <span>5 things everyone should know about sexual assault</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-04T00:00:00-06:00" title="Friday, September 4, 2026 - 00:00">Fri, 09/04/2026 - 00:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/sunrise_main_campus_aerial_20240507_fm_005_1.jpg?h=d4fe9c64&amp;itok=iosY8K1G" width="1200" height="800" alt="sunrise over campus"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Sexual assault is all too common and can have lasting impacts on individuals and communities. Here are five things everyone should know about sexual assault.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Sexual assault is all too common and can have lasting impacts on individuals and communities. Here are five things everyone should know about sexual assault.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/sexual-assault-prevention`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Megan M Rogers 46615 at /today Feeling homesick? 4 ways to feel more settled /today/2026/09/03/feeling-homesick-4-ways-feel-more-settled <span>Feeling homesick? 4 ways to feel more settled</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T10:54:10-06:00" title="Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 10:54">Thu, 09/03/2026 - 10:54</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/homesick%20thumbnail.jpg?h=165c046a&amp;itok=KT9Xe9cM" width="1200" height="800" alt="family hugging during move-in"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Homesickness in college is common, especially for first-year students adjusting to a new place, new people and new routines. Here are four things that can help.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Homesickness in college is common, especially for first-year students adjusting to a new place, new people and new routines. Here are four things that can help.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/homesick`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:54:10 +0000 Anonymous 30087 at /today Tips for talking about and preventing suicide /today/2026/09/03/tips-talking-about-and-preventing-suicide <span>Tips for talking about and preventing suicide</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T06:50:37-06:00" title="Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 06:50">Thu, 09/03/2026 - 06:50</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/pexels-sava-savov-445034768-15527947.jpg?h=d065cf01&amp;itok=Ylgwa1Y8" width="1200" height="800" alt="two young people sitting on a bench at an overlook"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>It can be hard to know what to say or do when you're worried about a friend, roommate, classmate or another student. Here are some ways you can help your fellow Buffs. You don't need to know for sure that someone is thinking about suicide before you check in—and you don’t have to handle the situation on your own.</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>It can be hard to know what to say or do when you're worried about a friend, roommate, classmate or another student. Here are some ways you can help your fellow Buffs. You don't need to know for sure that someone is thinking about suicide before you check in—and you don’t have to handle the situation on your own. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/suicide-prevention`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:50:37 +0000 Anonymous 25136 at /today How to stay cool on hot days at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï /today/2026/08/27/how-stay-cool-hot-days-cu-boulder <span>How to stay cool on hot days at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-27T09:39:38-06:00" title="Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 09:39">Thu, 08/27/2026 - 09:39</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-08/SL_FDOC%20Photos_08202026_LD-1-59.jpg?h=b648a6cf&amp;itok=siULOBEw" width="1200" height="800" alt="students outside on campus"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>If you're looking for a break from the heat, there are plenty of ways to cool down on campus, adjust your space and take care of yourself when temperatures rise. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/heat-tips`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:39:38 +0000 Megan M Rogers 57012 at /today Party smarter: How to navigate college parties /today/2026/08/25/party-smarter-how-navigate-college-parties <span>Party smarter: How to navigate college parties</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-25T14:00:03-06:00" title="Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 14:00">Tue, 08/25/2026 - 14:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-08/pexels-silverkblack-36766091.jpg?h=8803959c&amp;itok=AGQtTkTc" width="1200" height="800" alt="friends sitting together taking a silly photo on the couch"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>During your time at CU, you may find yourself at parties or social events where alcohol or other substances are around. This guide offers relatable tips to make sure you and your friends stay safe while having fun.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/health-promotion/party-smart`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:03 +0000 Megan M Rogers 53214 at /today Squad goals: 4 ways to look out for each other /today/2026/08/25/squad-goals-4-ways-look-out-each-other <span>Squad goals: 4 ways to look out for each other</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-25T07:46:15-06:00" title="Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 07:46">Tue, 08/25/2026 - 07:46</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-08/look%20out%20for%20each%20other%20thumbnail%20crop.jpg?h=372a44c5&amp;itok=ttOPrxEW" width="1200" height="800" alt="group of friends sitting together outside"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/32"> Safety </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>At CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï, Buffs look out for Buffs. Whether you're with your roommates, classmates or people you just met, small actions—like checking in, trusting your instincts and helping someone who needs it—can make a big difference. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/look-out-for-each-other`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:46:15 +0000 Megan M Rogers 52712 at /today Your Colorado survival guide: Altitude, sun, heat and hydration /today/2026/01/05/health-hacks-high-elevations <span>Your Colorado survival guide: Altitude, sun, heat and hydration</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-08-21T14:00:30-06:00" title="Friday, August 21, 2026 - 14:00">Fri, 08/21/2026 - 14:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-08/Chautauqua_Park7.jpg?h=ceadfd17&amp;itok=rndg9Tr8" width="1200" height="800" alt="Community members hike at Chautauqua Park"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/924"> Healthy Buffs </a> </div> <a href="/today/health-and-wellness-services">Health and Wellness Services</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>There are many ways to take in Colorado's great outdoors. Here's what you need to know about staying healthy and prepared while making the most of the season.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default ucb-article-media-paragraph"> <div class="ucb-paragraph-media__video"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Starting a new semester can be an adjustment. And if you're new to Colorado, your body may need a little time to adjust, too. Here's what you need to know about staying healthy and prepared while making the most of the season. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/studentlife/colorado-health-tips`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:00:30 +0000 Megan M Rogers 49122 at /today