College and university students who take care of themselves may rarely or never become ill. In the American conception, maintaining one’s health entails these elements:

• Eating a balanced diet
• Getting enough rest
• Exercising regularly
• Not smoking or using drugs
• Following safe-sex practices

Following all these guidelines can be a challenge for students, who can easily become so engrossed with their studies that they fail to attend to their health. Taking care of your health as a student requires planning and discipline.

Many people in the United States seek information about their health problems before they go to a doctor.

In recent years Americans have been paying increased attention to the special health concerns of women. Female students from China might benefit from that fact.