Alice! at Columbia

Alice! Health Promotion — building a healthy environment that supports development and achievement of students and the Columbia University community.

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While much of the current spread of monkeypox has been reported among sexual partners, it’s important to know that this virus is not an STD. To learn more, check out this weeks GAA! Q&As on monkeypox and other health topics.

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If you’ve ever had a cut or a scrap, you may have noticed how the injury changes over time as it heals. But what exactly is going on here? Check out this week’s GAA! Q&As to find out just that, and learn about other health topics too!

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Speaking in front of crowds can be quite nerve-wrecking for some. However, there a number of strategies people can use to help them overcome their fear! Check out this week’s GAA! Q&As to learn more about this, and other health topics too!

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Having a friend who you connect with you and care for can be quite the special bond. But, what if they're much older than you? Is it weird then? To learn more about this, and other health topics too, check out this week’s GAA! Q&As on our site!

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Incorporating fruits and vegetables into your diet can be very beneficial for your body. But, is drinking juice the same as eating whole fruits or vegetable? Check out this week’s GAA! Q&As to find out more about this, and other health topics too!

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While they may sound like cereal, ingesting substances like Special K and X may not be the best way to start your day. To learn more about these substances, and other health topics, check out this week's GAA! Q&As!

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While counseling can be very helpful, taking the first step of actually going can be challenging. If you're interested in learning more, check out this weeks GAA! Q&As on being nervous about going to counseling, and other health topics too!

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When speaking or referring to someone, it's important to use their pronouns correctly in order to be respectful and help create an inclusive environment. To learn more, check out this video on pronouns and how you can be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.

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When the blood vessels in your eyes become enlarged, it can cause one's eyes to appear red or bloodshot. But why exactly does this occur? Check out this week's GAA! Q&As on red eyes, and other health topics too!

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With the beginning of summer upon us, many may try to squeeze some physical activity into their busy lives, whether that be indoors or outdoors.

To help spark some new ideas on being physically active, check out these GAA! Q&As on physical activity >>> https://t.co/C8pO88COea

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One of the many thrills of reading is being able identify with a character. However, this can be challenging for those who feel underrepresented in today's literature.

In honor of Pride Month, check out this video that highlights literature with LGBTQIA+ characters and themes!

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While there are few things that sound better than treating yourself to a bowl of ice cream, can this delicious treat serve as your breakfast in the morning? Check out this week's GAA! Q&As on just that, and other health questions too!

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The Transgender and Gender Expansive Team is a group of Columbia Health administrators and clinicians interested in improving services for transgender and non-binary students.

To learn more about what services TGET offers, check out the link here! >> https://t.co/EMHGgQXVYx

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At Alice!, we are committed to providing a space where queer youth can see themselves reflected in questions asked and have unfettered access to pertinent health information.

If you're interested in reading some of our LGBTQIA+ Q&As, click here! >> https://t.co/C8pO88Up5I

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GMOs are usually crops that have their DNA altered in some way in order to produce an advantageous trait. But what are the pros and cons of consuming these crops? Check out this week's GAA! Q&As to learn about just that, and other health topics too!

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With summer just around the corner, more people are going to want to venture outside to spend their day soaking up the sun. Thus, some may be wondering how they can best stay protected from the sun's UV rays.

To learn more, check out this video on how to stay safe in the sun!

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The Gay Health Advocacy Project was founded in 1985 as a way to respond to the unfolding AIDS crisis. Today, GHAP continues to provide students with sexual health education and counseling, as well as helping them access a variety of sexual health services.

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Being at college provides students with several ways of building out their social network. But what if you commute in? In what ways can you further expand your social circle? Check out this weeks GAA! Q&As on just that, and other health topics too!

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As we begin to celebrate Pride Month this year, it is important to talk about pronouns and how we can correctly use them when referring to someone else.

If you're interested in learning more, check out this video on how to use pronouns and what to do if you misuse someone's.