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Ever wanted to start a new healthy behavior and stick with it?

Do you want to:

  • be more active?
  • manage stress better?
  • improve your diet?
  • lower your blood pressure or cholesterol?
  • lower your blood sugar?

Act Healthy is a research study for MU employees sponsored by Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program. Research participants will be eligible to receive a total of $40 in gift cards. For more information, see the flyer and the study consent form. If you wish to sign up for the study after reading the study details, register for an orientation meeting, which will be held the first week of June, by visiting www.regonline.com/acthealthyorientationmeeting.  Last day to sign up is May 31, 2013.  Contact Mary Clark, RN, with questions at (573) 884-1439 or clarkmj@umsystem.edu.


Manage or prevent chronic illness, pain, anxiety, depression–register now for the stress-reduction class

The wellness program offers eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes at minimal cost to employees looking to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way. You will learn mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan as well as important information about stress, communication, and wellness.

  • Orientation: Wednesday, June 5 (Memorial Union) at 5:00 p.m.
  • Class: Wednesdays (June 12-July 31) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. *June 26 class will be from 6-8 p.m.
  • Retreat: Saturday, July 20 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
  • Cost: $40 for faculty, staff, retirees and spouses/partners. ($20 refunded with full participation)

Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.  Register by contacting Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.

 

Get out of the “clean your plate” club:

Register for Summer Eat for Life Online Course

Discover the benefits of an innovative approach to weight management through the Eat for Life course.  This 10-week program uses mind-body practices (meditation and yoga), mindful and intuitive eating, skills training, and group support to guide you in making lifestyle changes. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid “healthy” rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you.

 

  • Online Orientation: week of May 31
  • Online Class: week of June 7 –  week August 9
  • Cost: $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 rebated with full participation); $180 for community members

Program is taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy, Health Psychologist. Register by emailing Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.

For more information, watch informational videos.

 

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

  • By being active you can lower the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer
  • Spread the word about fun ways to get moving

Spring is a great time to sign up for the Million Step Pedometer and/or Ride to Wellness programs with Healthy for Life.  Contact Melinda Richardson at Healthy for Life 573-884-1312.

 

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Other May awareness topics include: Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, National Women’s Check-up day (May 13)

Resources: CDC, American Cancer Society

 

Yoga Classes enrolling

  • Yoga for Every Body. Missouri Psychiatric Center Gym, 8 weeks for $24. Time to stretch, tone and strengthen, and learn relaxation skills in this 50 minute class. Bring a mat and wear loose clothing. Class suitable for all levels. Register and pay the first day of class. Need 10 to register. Contact Kate Walker at Yogateacher530@gmail.com.

Two upcoming series, sign up for one or both:

  • Mondays, June 3-July 22, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
  • Fridays, June 7-Aug. 2, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. (There will be no class held July 5th due to the July 4th holiday).


Show-Me State Games

Mark your calendars now for the Show-Me State Games, an Olympic-style sports festival! Congratulations to Wellness Ambassador Kate Walker for being selected to be a torch-bearer at the Opening Ceremonies on July 19th at 7 p.m. at Mizzou Arena. Kate was chosen as she was an Athlete of the Year in 2012.

Event Dates:

  • June 14-16
  • July 19-21
  • July 26-28

Registration:

 

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Blaine Snow

Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness

myTotal Rewards,­­­ Wellness

Program Coordinator, MU, UM System and MU Health Care

205 Heinkel Bldg.| Columbia, MO 65211 | 573.884.1312 (Phone) | 573.884.3123 (Fax)

 

Faculty & Staff: To learn more about wellness,, visit www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu

 

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