Category: Wellness

Hurricane season is here — keep current to stay current

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With the arrival of hurricane season, we want to remind you of helpful resources and upcoming events designed to prepare and support you in case of a tropical storm. We also encourage everyone to become familiar with the university’s emergency plans and take necessary precautions in advance of a forecast.

Walking challenge: Below the Equator

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From the ancient Nazca Lines to the soaring peaks of Machu Picchu, join GatorCare’s June walking challenge to journey through South America.

Discover ways to recharge this summer

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From gardening to grilling, the great outdoors and more, explore available resources to help you recharge this summer.

Explore ways to improve your workstation

Join Environmental Health and Safety Ergonomics Coordinator Julie Ramsey on June 9 at noon to learn how to create a comfortable workstation.

The practice of presence

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Coming up on May 28 at noon, register for a spiritual wellness webinar designed to help you slow down and reconnect with what matters most.

Simple diet changes show big health benefits, new research finds

A growing body of research reinforces that small, consistent changes in diet can lead to meaningful improvements in overall health, even later in life.

Boost your well-being: Explore resources & upcoming webinars

The summer semester if officially here, bringing with it opportunities to boost your well-being. In collaboration with our UF partners, we’ve put together a series of webinars covering office ergonomics, meal prepping, disaster preparedness and more. Employees can also take advantage of free wellness apps and on-demand resources.

Explore resources to boost your mental well-being

As we transition into a new semester, it is important that we check in with ourselves to make sure our mental and emotional needs are met. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we invite you to explore available resources and upcoming events to improve your well-being. On-Demand Resources A limited number of […]

Explore the power of habits

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Join UF/IFAS Extension Agent Lisa Leslie on April 24 at noon to learn how to create routines that support your goals.

Healthy eating on a budget

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Join UF/IFAS Extension Agent Shari Bresin on April 20 at noon to learn how to calculate a realistic food budget and stretch your food dollars.