Celebrate Heart Health for Women!
February is Heart Healthy Month for Women
https://www.goredforwomen.org/fight-heart-disease-women-go-red-women-official-site/know-your-risk/know-your-numbers/
February is Heart Healthy Month for Women
https://www.goredforwomen.org/fight-heart-disease-women-go-red-women-official-site/know-your-risk/know-your-numbers/
PHYS ED Gretchen Reynolds on the science of fitness. Two new experiments, one involving people and the other animals, suggest that regular exercise can substantially improve memory, although different types of exercise seem to affect the brain quite differently. The news may offer consolation for the growing numbers of us who are entering age groups…
National Public Health Week 2019 kicks off 4/1/19! Attend events and join in on conversations about focused on the 2019 theme:“Creating the Healthiest Nation: For Science. For Action. For Health.” The Wellness Hub at UMB will be hosting events throughout the week designed to engage and inform on key public health issues in your local…
Curious about the impact of food on emotional well-being? Watch the recording of our January webinar! On January 22, 2026, 12–1 p.m., Dr. Deanna Kelly connected diet with brain function, mood regulation, and overall emotional well-being.
Additional tips to to avoid holiday stressors!
Trouble Sleeping? More and more research is coming out that the use of electronics near bedtime can interfere with sleep. Light is considered one of the strongest factors affecting the body’s circadian clock, which regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin is suppose to be highest at night to help induce sleep. However, light can suppress melatonin…
How to Maintain Brain Health As we age, we need to exercise our brains in various ways to keep them sharp. Some ways to do that are: Exercise -especially aerobic exercise such as running, walking, playing basketball, dancing, hiking, swimming, and tennis. Eat right-vegetables, fruits, protein and be sure to drink enough water. Stay away…