MCV Student Health will be closed for staff training on Wednesday, March 6, from 8 am to 1 pm. Please call the Monroe Park office for exposures or emergencies at 804-828-8828. The Student Health Pharmacy will also be closed from Monday, March 4 to Friday, March 8.
RamPantry offers nutritious food options to any VCU student, faculty, or staff member in need.
Student Health has a registered dietitian nutritionist on staff who offers free in-depth nutrition consultations for VCU students.
Researchers at VCU are involved in the Reach Trial, a study funded by the NIH that evaluates behavioral weight loss programs. The trial is designed for young adults who are 18-25 years old and overweight. Participants will receive personalized feedback and weight loss coaching. Click on the link above for more info and to see if the study is actively enrolling participants.
Secret #1: Both aerobic exercise and resistance training (weight lifting) are important components of a healthy lifestyle. However, resistance training is much more effective when it comes to weight loss:
Secret #2: Increasing daily non-exercise activity has more impact on weight loss than doing 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day!