McGraw-Page Library: Student Success Online Guide: Health and Exercise

Read this first!

If you have existing physical or mental health issues, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before beginning any new activity that may impact your current treatment plan.

Visit the R-MC student health center online to find out about their services or call 804-752-3041 to make an appointment.

Explore the offerings at the Brock Sports and Recreation Center. They have a lot to offer.

Self-Care Playlist, TED Talks

The Importance of Self-Care Playlist
"Too busy to take care of yourself? These talks offer simple ways to stay healthy — both emotionally and physically."

eBooks - Full-text online from the R-MC Library

Coping with Change, Full-text eBooks from R-MC Library

Study Snacks!

10 Beneficial Snacks for Studying
"These brain-boosting, stress-relieving foods provide a quick pick-me-up along with support for sustained concentration and overall well-being." - University of Colorado
14 Study Snacks from "Tasty"
These sure look good and easy to make!
17 Power Snacks from Buzzfeed
From sweet to savory, something for everyone here.

NYPL, Cookie Lit 2020: 12 Favorite Cookie Recipes
Cookie recipes inspired by books! Yearly blog post of the New York Public Library.

Exercise

The 20 Best Yoga YouTube Video Channels
"20 Best YouTube Yoga Channels for When You Need Some Gentle Movement"
Best YouTube Channels for Free Workouts in 2025
"Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or trying to stay in great shape, our picks of the best YouTube channels will help you create a workout routine in the comfort and privacy of your own space."
Healthline's Best 20-Min Workout Videos - 2020
"Healthline searched for the year’s best workout videos that last 20 minutes or less. From full-body to core, flexibility to fat-burning, there’s a quick, challenging workout here for everyone."

Seven Minute Workouts from WebMD
"... a short, rapid-fire series of exercises that use your own body weight."
Yoga Routines with Adriene
At the "Yoga with Adrienne" YouTube channel, you will find daily routines for the month, along with a variety of other categorized routines.

Coping with Change - Web Resources

Mental Health Resources
"80 Awesome Mental Health Resources When You Can’t Afford a Therapist" from Greatist. Lots of links here covering a broad range of mental health websites and apps! All are affordable, some are free! Pick and choose which ones work best for you!
Free Guide To Living With Worry And Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty
The authors "have included a mixture of psychoeducation about normal and excessive worry, lots of normalization, and a selection of practical exercises that you, your clients, or anyone can use to manage worry and maintain well-being in these uncertain times. Please feel free to share this widely."

Virtual Outdoors

Get Outdoors - Virtual Edition!

There are so many places to visit with the help of YouTube! Explore and create a list of places you'd like to see! Here's National Geographic's - The Best of Yellowstone to get you started!

Things to do

35 Healthy No Cook Meals
"If you can't take one more bite of dining hall food, turn to these easy (and healthy!) no-cook meals for college students. We'll show you how to whip up tasty recipes with common dorm room appliances."
40 Healthy Recipes for College Students
Something for everyone here! "If you're wondering, "how do I eat healthy in college?" you've come to the right place. We'll teach you how to prepare simple, flavorful and healthy college meals."
Growing Mindful: Mindful Practices for All Ages
52 card deck of mindfulness techniques to practice.
Learn to Cook! 12 Cooking Basics Everyone Should Know
There's a million websites on learning to cook. This one leads you from breakfast to dessert in twelve sections. Click on the section title to see the specific recipe or instructions. Many have photos of each step!