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Posted in Newsletter on May 31, 2023 by HR
If you haven’t noticed lately, we live in the high desert and the warmer temperatures will be upon us soon. For many of us who have been here for a good amount of time, we still can benefit from a reminder to take the heat of the summer seriously. June, July and August are the hottest months on record for New Mexico and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shares guidance on how to stay healthy and safe throughout the summer.
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Posted in Newsletter on May 31, 2023 by HR
The Cancer Prevention Committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology recommends minimizing drinking alcohol as it is considered a potential modifiable risk factor for cancer. In fact, alcohol is estimated to be responsible for 3.5% of all cancer deaths in the United States. Additional research indicates alcohol consumption is a risk factor for several malignancies including head and neck, esophageal, liver, colorectal, breast and others.
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Posted in Newsletter on Apr 27, 2023 by HR
At Employee Wellness, we love to advocate for mindfulness. It’s wonderful for stress relief, anxiety reduction, lowering blood pressure, and improved sleep. But did you know that mindfulness can also benefit your nutrition?
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Posted in Newsletter on Apr 27, 2023 by HR
The recommended amount of sleep is seven to nine hours daily for adults, and more for children, is considered necessary for good health, according to AHA new Life’s Essential 8.
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Posted in Newsletter on Apr 27, 2023 by HR
Want to feel like a kid again? Pull out your bike from its winter slumber and join others on a staff bike ride.
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Posted in Newsletter on Apr 27, 2023 by HR
Come out on Thursday, May 11 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., for the 2nd annual Mental Health Awareness Fair. UNMH Employee Wellbeing, Health Sciences Wellness, UNM Office of Professional Wellbeing and UNM Employee Wellness have coordinated the event to take place at the Barbara and Bill Richardson Pavilion Plaza on North Campus.
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Posted in Newsletter on Mar 31, 2023 by HR
UNM is hosting the 6th Annual Stadium Stair Challenge on Saturday, April 29.
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Posted in Newsletter on Mar 31, 2023 by HR
I don’t know about you, but the more stressful my workday, the more likely I am to stress eat an entire bag of chips when I get home. Excessive stress affects all parts of our life, so it’s important to have healthy strategies to cope. Luckily, we have many tools at UNM that can help us manage and reduce the influence of our daily work stressors.
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Posted in Newsletter on Mar 01, 2023 by HR
Switching up your exercise routine to include stairs can we refreshing! Walking or running stairs increases leg power, helps build and maintain healthy bones, joints, and muscles. The benefits of including step work can be exponential when done correctly.
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Posted in Newsletter on Mar 01, 2023 by HR
HSC Wellness has joined with Burnalong to offer sessions that focus on employee self-care. On March 28, 29, and 30, you will have the opportunity to engage and learn about various aspects of wellness from Burnalong experts.
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