February 2014 – Page 2 – Library News Notes

Health Screenings have started—schedule yours today!
In 2014 active UM medical plan subscribers can earn your $100 Wellness Incentive in your final May paycheck by completing two simple steps: an online personal health assessment and health screening. Attached is a list of all the upcoming events, along with a User Guide to assist you with the process. Get started by logging in to www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu to complete these steps. If you have questions, please email wellness@umsystem.edu.

Therapeutic Massage
De-stress this semester through massage therapy. Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides this service in his office at University Hospital (GL-20). He also provides department chair massage in three-hour blocks. To schedule an individual appointment or chair massage, call Healthy for Life at 884-1312. If you'd like to buy a gift certificate, stop by Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital, the Healthy for Life office at 205 Heinkel Building on campus, OR drop a check in campus mail to 205 Heinkel Building specifying the length of session you want. Make checks payable to Healthy for Life.

Faculty and staff receive a discount:	Hours of availability:
30 minutes: $40	Mondays & Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (last appt. 5:30pm)
60 minutes: $60	Wednesdays: 1-7 p.m. (last appt. 5:30pm)
90 minutes: $75	Thursdays: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (last appt. 5:30pm)

Taking Care of YOU: Body • Mind • Spirit
Good intentions to take care of yourself can be pushed out of reach by the demands on your time and attention. You may overextend yourself trying to meet the needs of others, face daily responsibilities or live up to expectations. These demands can lead to feeling stressed or burned out. Life is full of choices—and those choices affect the body, mind and spirit. Taking Care of YOU is designed to help you deal with life's stress, make wise choices and explore ways to live a healthier life. Taking Care of YOU is an eight-week program that offers practical strategies to help deal with the stress in your life. Managing life's challenges in healthy ways allows you to take better care of yourself and your overall health. Each week you will explore topics through small group discussion, self-reflection and activities.

When: Tuesdays, March 6 – May 1 (no class on March 27, spring break) 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Heinkel Building, Room 226

Cost: $35

Registration Deadline: February 25, 2014

Taking Care of YOU Registration Form PDF

For questions or more information contact the program instructor: Vera Massey, Nutrition & Health Education Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, 573-445-9792 or masseyv@missouri.edu

New Fitness classes have started—it’s not too late to join!
Start 2014 off in a healthy way by enrolling in one or more of the fitness classes being offered to faculty and staff members. Some of the classes include yoga, pilates, zumba, and strength conditioning. Please check out the website at http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/classes_mu If you have any questions please email Sarah Ellis at elliss@umsystem.edu

Jan. 6-Mar. 10 (Mondays): Pilates. Townsend, Room 223. On Feb. 17 class will meet in Townsend 109. Class meets every Monday from 12:10-12:50p.m. Class is taught by Tina Price. No registration is needed. Fee: $3 per class. If you have questions, email Tina at PriceT@missouri.edu

Jan. 8-Mar. 12 (Wednesdays): Pilates. Townsend, Room 223. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:10-12:50p.m. Class is taught by Tina Price. No registration is needed. Fee: $3 per class. If you have questions, email Tina at PriceT@missouri.edu

· Weds Feb 26 –meets in Towns. 222

Gentle Yoga (Tuesdays & Thursdays): Ongoing. Dalton Research Center. Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. $3 per class; pay by month for one or two days a week (average cost $27 or $15 per month) Class is taught by Sandy Matsuda. If you have questions, email Sandy Matsuda at matsudaS@missouri.edu

Jan. 6-Feb. 10 (Mondays): Gentle Yoga. Quarterdeck, Room QD251.Class meets every Monday from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Registration is needed with a minimum of 8 students. The cost is $18 for 6 week series. Class is taught by Sandy Matsuda. If you have questions, email Sandy at matsudaS@missouri.edu

Hy-Vee offers great meal ideas—enroll in the DISH program!
DISH –Dinner is Solved at Hy-Vee. Get a group of friends together, choose recipes, bring the fun and come to Hy-Vee. In as little as 2 hours at Hy-Vee, you can create entrees to prepare home cooked meals for your family. With delicious entrees to plan the week around, it is easy to bring the family back to the table. We Shop, You Cook, We Clean. For more information, contact Paula Vandelicht at pvandelicht@hy-vee.com or call 573-442-8595 today.

This week’s Flu Report
According to this week’s Flu View report, influenza activity remains elevated nationally. Some states that saw earlier increases in flu activity are now beginning to see decreases. Other states are continuing to see high levels of flu activity or are seeing continued increases in activity. Flu activity is likely to continue for several more weeks. Anyone aged 6 months and older who has not gotten a flu vaccine yet this season should get one now, especially if they are in a part of the country where activity began more recently. All flu vaccines are designed to protect against 2009 H1N1 viruses which are the most common flu viruses so far this season. It's also important that people at high risk for serious flu complications who develop flu-like symptoms or anyone with severe illness consult a health care provider to see whether influenza antiviral drugs might be needed.

February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but heart disease is preventable and controllable. “Coronary heart disease occurs when a substance called plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Coronary heart disease can cause heart attack, angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). Healthy for Life wants you to know that there are things you can do to plan for prevention. Start by taking small steps toward healthier lifestyle choices and managing any current medical conditions you may have. Below is a list of ways to plan for prevention.

· Eat a healthy diet

· Maintain a healthy weight

· Exercise regularly

· Monitor blood pressure

· Don’t smoke

· Limit alcohol use

· Have your cholesterol checked

· Manage your diabetes

· Take your medication

For more detailed information on this month’s awareness topic please visit http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/

Small change, big impact: Take the 1% Savings Challenge and see for yourself
To kick off America Saves Week (Feb. 24-Mar. 1), the myRetirement Programs is getting things rolling with the 1% Savings Challenge. Just add 1% more to your Voluntary Retirement Plan and see how it could mean bigger things for tomorrow. It may seem small, but 1% is actually very powerful. Like a snowball, a slight savings increase can build on itself over time—and the more you save, the bigger the snowball may be. You'll be amazed at the great things you can accomplish simply by making small adjustments.

Faculty and Staff have great resources available at convenient times and locations:

Ø FREE web workshops

Extra courses are being offered during this week, don’t miss out!

ü College Planning

ü Confident Investing

ü Debt Management

ü Getting on the Right Path

ü Preparing for Retirement

Ø FREE in-person 1-on-1 financial advising sessions

Develop your goal and plan with an expert!

ü Fidelity

ü TIAA-CREF