Category: Wellness
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Strengthen Your Muscles Today!
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Gaining strength can make it easier to do everyday things like get up from a chair, climb stairs, or carry groceries. Strengthening your lower body will also improve your balance. To strengthen your muscles, you need to do weight-bearing exercises. Here are examples of simple weight-bearing exercises you can do at home: Overhead arm raise:…
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Confetti Wraps
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Ingredients 1 ounce ham (about 2 or 3 slices of deli-cut ham) 1 ounce turkey (about 2 or 3 slices of deli-cut turkey) 1 ounce Swiss cheese (about 2 slices of deli-cut cheese) 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped 4 leaves of romaine lettuce, finely shredded (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup fresh yellow bell pepper, finely chopped…
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Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge Results
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge, which wrapped up on Friday, May 11th. Of the 20 poker hands, the best hand was two pairs (one pair of 6’s and one pair of Jacks) by Barb Tomashek-Ditter! Everyone who participated in this challenge will receive a small incentive, compliments of the…
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Produce Delivery Sign Up
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Quite a few employees stopped by the Union to talk with Luanne from Garden to Doorstep Organics LLC on Thursday, May 17th to learn about their program and see what a sample produce box looks like, and one lucky person won the box of fruits and veggies! If you are interested, please sign up by…
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Stacked Fruit Salad for One
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Ingredients 2 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons fat-free ricotta cheese 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1/4 cup blueberries 1/4 cup mandarin oranges 1/2 small kiwi, peeled and sliced 1 ring spiced apple Directions Mix the yogurt and ricotta cheese in a small bowl. Use a small spatula to smooth each layer as you add…
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Try Neck and Shoulder Stretches to Prevent Workstation Pain
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Exercises for Preventing and Treating Workstation Discomfort The following exercises can help you relax your hands and wrists if you work on a computer for a significant portion of your day. Do the exercises before starting work and during breaks throughout the day. Neck and Shoulder Workout These stretches can improve your body’s circulation and…
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Barbecue Chicken Pizza
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Ingredients 1 ready-made 12-inch-diameter thin pizza crust 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup sliced onion 1/2 cup thin green or red pepper strips 1 cup cooked chicken, cut into small cubes 1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce 1 cup shredded part-skim, low-moisture mozzarella cheese Directions Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat oil in a frying pan and…
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Fresh Produce Delivered Weekly to Campus
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The Wellness Committee recognizes how crucial eating well is to staying healthy. Countless studies show the value of increasing our vegetable and fruit intake, including increased energy and reduced risk for certain diseases and types of cancers. Set a goal for yourself to eat more vegetables and fruits – take good care of your body and you will…