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Health Enhancement

Division of Student Affairs

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Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs

Sexual Health

Fitness & Nutrition

Cold/Flu Prevention & Self-care

Stress & Sleep

Health Topics

Here, you will find resources on alcohol (our societies most used and abused drug), tobacco (nicotine is the most addictive drug known to humans) and many other drugs (substances) that are important for students to have information about.....

Safer Sex at NIU
Condoms (and Other Safer Sex items) at NIU

Health Enhancement's aim is to promote healthy relationships for those students who choose to be in a sexual relationship; to reduce negative health consequences that may occur from sexual relationships; and to encourage behaviors that will reduce the likelihood of sexual consequences inhibiting a student' s ability to fulfill their academic objectives.....
The correct and consistent use of condoms and other safer sex items is a key component for sexual health safety. Any sexual contact between two people carries some degree of risk....

College is a time when many students are away from home for the first time. This means that they now have the responsibility for selecting their dietary choices more than ever before. Fortunately, there are a variety of resources available to help with these decisions.

Do you feed a cold and starve a fever or the other way around? When should I see a doctor? How can I avoid catching what my roommate has? What kind of medicine should I take for a dry cough and a runny nose?....This page will provide you with information to answer these and other questions.

The adjustment to academic life at college is stressful for almost every new student.....Sleep Tips: Promoting a Healthy Sleep Style - Here are a few...