Well at Newbury

New England Journal of Higher Education, The, Summer 2009

In light of reports suggesting a big increase in obesity in young adults and a study showing obesity may be as lethal as smoking, Newbury College's Wellness Fair this past spring focused on the weighty subject. A dietician spoke with students individually and a seminar addressed "Healthy Weight Loss: How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off."

The fair also featured info on sexual health and specialists on ADD/ADHD and anxiety. Newbury's Gay-Straight Alliance promoted self-exams for breast and testicular cancer. "Healthy behaviors are established early in life," says Susan Chamandy, Newbury director of counseling and health education. "Time is of the essence."