Posted in Newsletter on Jun 28, 2023 by HR
Fall back into the semester with Lunch Crunch fitness classes and stretch breaks. Mark your calendars to join Health Education Consultant and Certified Personal Trainer Leah Adent starting on August 7th for two workouts and two stretch breaks per week via Zoom.
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Posted in Newsletter on Jun 28, 2023 by HR
Employee & Organizational Development, Benefits & Employee Wellness, Staff Council and HSC Wellness are joining forces to merge Staff Success Days and the Well-Being Expo to offer Level Up Expo.
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Posted in Newsletter on May 31, 2023 by HR
Reducing added sugars is one of the healthiest dietary changes we can make. And it’s a sensible choice, too – sugar can contribute to weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
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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
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 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 Mar 31, 2023 by HR
UNM is hosting the 6th Annual Stadium Stair Challenge on Saturday, April 29.
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