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John Vaughn has been named the new Director of Student Health for Duke University. Dr. Vaughn will begin his new role July 1.

One of last year's seniors (and a former DUWELL intern), Rose O'Connor, was inspired to write this blog in the spring of 2012, her last semester at Duke.  As we approach Thanksgiving time, it seems especially appropriate to consider gratitude and how to appreciate the small things in life...

In honor of National Food Day and the beginning of the Green Devil Smackdown Competition, here's a blog written in April 2012 by Julianne Chiraz ('13), who was inspired by her experiences in a Duke Food Studies course in the spring of 2012.

This blog was written by Laura Neubauer ('13), and was based on an interview with Franca Alphin conducted  in the spring of 2012.

When you think of replenishment beverages after working out, what comes to mind? I tend to think of sports drinks such as Gatorade or Powerade, or those “mix it yourself” drinks such as Endurox. I was surprised to learn, though, that it is chocolate milk that provides your body exactly what it needs post-workout.

Submitted by Franca Alphin, Director of Nutrition Services Student Health at Duke

Greetings all!!  I'm a Program Coordinator at the Duke Student Wellness Center, and I have the privilege on reporting from an incredibly exciting event!

Hello, and welcome to the DUWELL at Duke Blog! We’re excited to bring you posts created by staff and students at Duke.  This summer, we’ll post blogs once a week exploring different health and wellness related news, stories, information, videos, etc.  During the academic year, you’ll get even MORE great posts on these topics when we begin posting 2-3 times per week!

We believe that Wellness is an integration of many areas of life, including financial, social, intellectual, & spiritual well-being, self care, and the physical/social environment that surrounds us.  Each of these dimensions of wellness is essential in maintaining harmony and balance in our lives.