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Mind, Body and Spirit

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Holiday Stress Tips


Welcome to Mind, Body and Spirit
UC Employee Wellness Site

Quarterly we will feature a different topic and share resources, links, suggestions and assistance. The topics will be employee focused and relate to seasonal issues, current work concerns and overall employee well being.

Healthy Mind-Healthy Body

Medical research suggests that when it comes to health, the mind and body are connected. We must learn to function with both working harmoniously together. Once we can master the head and the heart working together we will see great improvements in our daily life. People who learn to manage stress require fewer pain relievers, recovery from surgery faster and deal better with aliments. People who have stronger social networks are better able to weather serous illnesses.

So what does this mean for you?

In order to have a long, healthy life we must learn to be healthy in mind, body and spirit. A good plan of action would be to include not only a balanced diet and physical activity but also some strong mental, social emotional activities.

 Some Tips for Success:

Use the buddy system for dieting- you are more likely to succeed with support.

Get out and walk during your work day- change the pace and your mood.

Find something fun each week- play a sport, start a new activity, socialize more.

Challenge your mind- engage the brain in new learning by taking a class.

Spend time with friends and family- live, laugh and love.

 Resources:
National Institute of Health
America on the Move
YMCA
AARP
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

 

Please e-mail me with any topics you would like to see on this page.
Siobhan.Ryan@uc.edu



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