If you’re among the parents who are about to send off their kids to college, it’s important to have a heart-to-heart talk with them before they embark on that exciting new stage in their life. One of the important things you should not forget is to talk about good health. 

Incoming freshmen usually undergo a health check-up, so the results should provide a better idea on the state of your teen’s health. Is your son/daughter deficient in some essential nutrients? Consult the family physician on the best supplements they should regularly take.  Nutrition and good health are very much interlinked.

Other important things that your college freshmen should be reminded of are the benefits of adequate quality sleep and regular exercise. They ought to know that neglecting these will lead to illness, stress, memory impairment. At their age, they also should know the dangers of alcohol, drugs, and unprotected sex.