Welcome to the Wellness Center!
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We are a clearinghouse for information and tools on a variety of student wellness issues. We strive to establish a population of "wellness-seekers" who not only avoid illness, but pursue the development and understanding of their emotions, relationships and surrounding environment.
Come by to check out our Wellness Library or to schedule a massage, acupuncture or nutrition consultation!
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News and Updates
Health and Wellness Outside the Hedges
Health Supplies for New Students
Are you new to Rice? Come prepared! Find a list of helpful health supplies to have when you move to Rice. Some important things to
include are a digital thermometer, sunscreen, hydrocortisone cream and any prescription medications you may have.
Hot Weather Precautions from DSHS
The best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool, drinking plenty of
fluids, wearing cool clothing and monitoring outdoor activities are keys to staying healthy in hot weather.
Using Food Diaries Doubles Weight Loss
USA Today -- Dieters who write down everything they eat each day lose twice as much weight as those who don't, according to one of the largest weight-loss studies ever conducted.
New Yorkers Try to Swallow Calorie Sticker Shock
MSNBC -- New Yorkers have been in the throes of sticker shock since this spring when the Big Apple became the first city in the country to implement a law forcing chain restaurants to post the calorie count of each food in the same size and font as the price..
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nirvana will return in the Fall. Hope to see you then!
GENERAL INFO
Our building is located next to the Brown Master's House off Entrance 27A. The office is right across the hallway from Health Services.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday -- Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CLOSED WEEKENDS
PHONE
(713) 348-5194
wellness[at]rice.edu