Fat talk at the Olympics? Really?

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Alex Moreno, the Mexican Olympic gymnast who competed in vault, beam, uneven bars and floor exercise events, is amazing. So why is she being body-shamed?

Fall into wellness this semester with Health Promotion and Wellness

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Make yourself a priority this fall with offerings from Health Promotion and Wellness. Fall semester employee programming includes family activities, massage, mindfulness classes, and more. Read on to learn more about what is coming up this fall. Family Activities Health Promotion and Wellness offers free family activities for employees and retirees. Fall offerings include Family

Summer and the SEVEN dimensions

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Nicer weather comes hand-in-hand with warmer temperatures. This sometimes prevents us from being as active as we want to be, in effort to avoid the seasonal heat. Here is a list of ways to keep on track with your wellness during the summer months.

Food for fueling your brain

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Whether it is enhancing memory, boosting concentration, or staying alert, here is a list of healthy foods to eat for brain power.

Stay PAWSitively Stress Free during finals week

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Take a break with certified therapy dogs, free chair massages, coloring, and other stress relieving activities on Monday, May 2, and Tuesday, May 3, from 2–6 p.m. in Milner Library during the special Finals Week PAWSitively Stress Free.

The art and science of napping

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In recent years, researchers have explored, and in many cases proven, napping can actually be beneficial to add to your daily schedule. Naps can help enhance your creativity, help raise your intelligence, and can even add to your overall quality of health and wellness.

Walk with Reggie April 6 in Redbird Arena

National Walking Day warm up

Lace up your sneakers and celebrate National Walking Day with Health Promotion and Wellness and the American Heart Association Greater Illinois on Wednesday, April 6, at noon in Redbird Arena.