{"id":2170,"date":"2010-05-28T09:20:15","date_gmt":"2010-05-28T15:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=2170"},"modified":"2010-05-28T09:20:15","modified_gmt":"2010-05-28T15:20:15","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-35","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2010\/05\/28\/healthy-for-life-update-35\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stress Reduction Program- Now Enrolling<\/strong>
\nThe Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program is an 8 week class that teaches skills for responding to stress with greater skill and creativity using formal mindfulness skills (meditation, yoga, body scan) and information about stress, communication, and wellness. Participants will be expected to engage in daily practice exercises outside of class. Orientation: Tuesday, June 1, at 5 p.m. Class: Tues. (June 8-June 29) & Wed. (July 14-Aug. 4) from 5-7 p.m. Full day retreat on July 24(9 a.m.-4 p.m.). Cost: $40($20 refunded if you attend 7 of 8 classes). For more information or to register for the orientation meeting, contact Dr. Lynn Rossy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New Date: Quarterdeck Wellness Screening<\/strong>
\nJoin Healthy for Life<\/em> on Thursday, July 15th<\/sup><\/strong> from 8:30 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. outside the cafeteria on main floor of the Quarterdeck Building. Screenings will be available for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index and waist circumference. Sign up for your fasting cholesterol appointment at the front lobby desk.<\/p>\n

Please be sure to drink plenty of water before the test and take your medications as usual. For the best results do not eat anything for 9-12 hours before the test. Email Armine Alioto<\/a>, RN with questions.<\/p>\n

Lunch n\u2019 Learns<\/strong>
\nIf your department is interested in a \u201cbrown bag\u201d seminar on cholesterol\/blood pressure please contact us<\/a>. Lindsey Cook, RN is delighted to share her knowledge with you and your colleagues on this important wellness issue. Presentation length can be 30-45 minutes.<\/p>\n

Workplace Fitness Opportunities<\/strong>
\nTake advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class<\/strong> and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions. All classes are designed so that exercises can be performed in work clothes.<\/p>\n