{"599200":{"#nid":"599200","#data":{"type":"news","title":"5 Tips for Staying Healthy During Finals","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDuring exam preparation, take time to focus on personal well-being. It\u0026rsquo;s easier to get A\u0026rsquo;s when you\u0026rsquo;re feeling your best.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are five tips to help you achieve your study goals while maintaining your health during the next couple weeks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESleep\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tRemember to get a good night\u0026rsquo;s rest before and while preparing for exams. According to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/health-topics\/topics\/sdd\/why\u0022\u003ENational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute,\u003C\/a\u003E a restful sleep improves learning, attention, and problem-solving ability. Young adults should get between seven and nine\u0026nbsp;hours of sleep each night. Avoid all-nighters by studying in advance and scheduling time for rest.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEat\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tCertain foods boost brainpower and productivity while other foods decrease focus and lead to sluggishness. In the grocery store or dining halls, make smart food choices. Look for avocados, nuts, leafy greens, berries, and dark chocolate. These foods will help your body and brain perform at their best.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETake a Break\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tTo avoid a study burnout, try taking a break every 50 to 90 minutes. Researchers at\u0026nbsp;the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2011\/02\/110208131529.htm\u0022\u003EUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\u003C\/a\u003E found that students who took more breaks had the highest mental stamina at the end of a brain-intensive task. To schedule breaks, try an app like \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.tomuozawa.procrastinationtimer\u0026amp;hl=en\u0022\u003EProcrastination Timer\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/studytime-stop-procrastinating\/id1215172342?mt=8\u0022\u003EStudyTime\u003C\/a\u003E. Rest periods will keep you happy and focused while studying.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMove\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECampus Recreation Center\u003C\/a\u003E will offer free group fitness classes from Dec. 12\u0026ndash;14. Make the most of your study breaks by getting up and active. View the schedule below for a full list of times and classes.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDrink Water\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tCaffeinated beverages such as coffee and energy drinks and popular choices during study time, but they are not exactly what the body needs. It is recommended to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. Try carrying a reusable water bottle to Clough or the Library. With the water placed on your desk, you will be reminded to drink.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo relieve stress, the\u0026nbsp;Office of Graduate Studies \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/hg\/item\/598731\u0022\u003Erecommends seven campus resources\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E and student groups that can help.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDuring exam preparation, take time to focus on personal well-being. It\u0026rsquo;s easier to get A\u0026rsquo;s when you\u0026rsquo;re feeling your best.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"During exam preparation, take time to focus on personal well-being. It\u2019s easier to get A\u2019s when you\u2019re feeling your best. 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