Blog Archive

Home
Work-Life Wellness
Page 6
24 Feb 2014

What You Need To Know About Prediabetes

0

What is Prediabetes?

Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have “prediabetes” — blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

Doctors sometimes refer to prediabetes as impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or impaired fasting glucose (IFG), depending on what test was used when it was detected. This condition puts you at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Read More

21 Jan 2014

Eight Keys to Financial Security

0

Article by Knight Kplinger. Read more at Kiplinger Magazine

Eight great tips from Kiplinger Magazine

Read More

13 Jan 2014

Develop and Maintain a Positive Outlook (LifeWorks article)

0

Optimistic people tend to believe that good things happen more often than bad things. They may face many challenges, but when they have setbacks, their positive thoughts help them cope. Research has found that optimists experience less stress, have stronger relationships, and show more of the perseverance needed to succeed at work and in life. 

Here are some tips on staying optimistic:

Read More

09 Dec 2013

Preparing for Cold and Flu Season

0

On average, between 5 and 20 percent of the U.S. population will get the flu during the annual cold and flu season — which typically runs from November to April. Each year, between 3,000 and 49,000 people in the United States die from flu-related issues. Cold and flu viruses are often passed between people and along surfaces in the workplace. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people are most contagious the first two or three days after catching a cold and for about five days after being infected with the flu — even before symptoms develop.

Here’s some very useful information:

Read More

25 Nov 2013

Tips for having a healthy thanksgiving

0

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, it’s time to start preparing. And that doesn’t just mean food. This is a great opportunity to come up with mindful strategies on how to avoid the overindulgence of those oh-so-good but oh-so-unhealthy foods. While it is important to enjoy ourselves and our families, it doesn’t have to mean we throw away all of our good habits.  Here are some tips to having a happy and healthy thanksgiving!

Read More

04 Nov 2013

15 Best Super-foods for the fall

0

The weather is getting cooler, but your produce choices are heating up. These amazing superfoods are either hitting their peak in the garden or can easily be found in your local farmers market or grocery store. They’re the perfect excuse to get cooking on cool nights! Information from Health Magazine: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20307323,00.html

Read More

14 Oct 2013

Three-Step Plan for Managing Workplace Stress

0

To effectively manage stress, we need to address it in at least three areas of our lives: our physical health, our mental health, and our sense of purpose. Here are some stress-relieving tips for each of these areas.

Read More

17 May 2013

Fall Recipe

0

Fall is here! This is a great time to use some of the wonderful fruits and vegetables that are in season to make some quick, easy, and very delicious meals.

Click below to view a recipe for Vegan Spiced Pumpkin Pie Glo Bites. This low calorie treat only takes 20 minutes to prepare!

Read More

01 Dec 2012

Managing and Reducing Stress

0

Modern life is full of hassles, deadlines, and demands. For many people, stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life. In small doses, stress can motivate you and help you perform under pressure. But when you’re constantly running in emergency mode, your mind and body pay the price. You can protect yourself by taking steps to reduce some of the stress in your life. Click below to access training.

Read More

1 … 3 4 5 6
ad_uh_health_assessment
Categories
Recent Wellness
Recent News and Announcements
Archives
Copyright 2024 Texas Southern University