2019 marks the 70th year Mental Health Month has been observed. Educate yourself and others while raising awareness for mental health. Check out Mental Health America’s Mental Health Month Toolkit for more information on work life balance, animal companionship, spirituality, humor and social connection.
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…
Wait to Worry is the advice Steven Petrow dispenses in his article in the Washington Post on May 27, 2014. Mr. Petrow references his father and himself as worriers who thought too much about the “What ifs” of the future. However, Mr. Petrow decided to break his habit of overindulging in worry. He replaced it…
New Year’s Resolution 2012: “I’m going to start taking better care of myself.” New Year’s Resolution 2013: “I am REALLY going to take better care of myself.” New Years’ Resolution 2014: “This year for SURE. I promise to take better care of myself.” Let us help you achieve your promise to yourself. Give us 15…
Anger Management class is now forming. What do you do when you get angry? How do you feel when you get angry? Does your anger last too long? What happens after you get angry? Does your anger interfere with your job or your relationships? Could you or someone you know benefit from anger management? Call…
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…
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…