Jumpstart Your 2016 With These Wellness Initiatives

The new year always brings new resolutions, such as improved health and fitness. Studies show that regular exercise and dealing with stressors in our lives helps to reduce the risk of cancer, increases longevity, supports weight management, enhances mood, lowers blood pressure and even improves the effects of arthritis and other chronic conditions. To that end, the Division of Human Resources and its wellness partners offer a host of wellness initiatives, such as Weight Watchers at Work, yoga, stress management workshops and more. Programs are specifically designed to help improve your physical, mental and emotional well-being. We have highlighted some of our upcoming programs below. For a full list, please visit the OneWellU wellness calendar.
 

Kent State Weight Watchers at Work Program Registering Now

Kent State University is proud to offer Weight Watchers at Work to its full- and part-time faculty, staff and students. Participants in Kent State Weight Watchers have the option of two discounted weight-loss programs.

Read more about Kent State’s Weight Watchers at Work Program

Stress Management That Works All Campuses Jan. 28

Does the temporary relief of the holiday break seem as if it has worn off? Are you feeling a little “stressed?” We all realize that stress is a part of life. We can’t avoid it; however, some of us have the ability to cope with stress in a more proactive way. Not having the right tools in place and reacting negatively can leave you prone to suffer stress-related symptoms and illnesses.

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Last Chance to Register for Fit for Life — Starts Jan. 20

Join Fit for Life, formerly Faculty/Staff Exercise Program, and get the individual and small group attention you need while improving your goals at your own pace. This 1-credit workshop is a perfect way for faculty, staff, students and adult family members to achieve the success they have been looking for in their personal health and fitness journey.

Read more about Fit for Life

Schedule Your Health Coaching Session — Next Onsite Session is Feb. 10

Be Well Solutions’ health coaches, certified through Wellcoaches of America, work with employees individually to help them reach their wellness goals. Health coaches have expertise in a variety of areas, including exercise, nutrition, stress management, tobacco cessation and general health. Onsite health coaching sessions will be available throughout the year, on select dates, to all full-time, benefits-eligible employees.

Read more about Scheduling your Health Coaching Session

POSTED: Thursday, January 14, 2016 09:09 AM
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