Teresa Valerio is an assistant professor in the Mennonite College of Nursing, a family nurse practitioner, and a sleep specialist. She has a clinical practice in sleep disorders at Illinois State University’s Student Health Services, and in 2012, she became the first nurse practitioner to be board certified in behavioral sleep medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine.
Unit: Health Promotion and Wellness
Stress less this semester with free mindfulness classes
One way to help manage the stress that our hectic lifestyles produce is mindfulness.
Welcoming Wellness: 2015-2016 SEVEN Program winners
The SEVEN Wellness Program encourages individuals to engage themselves in the Seven Dimensions of Wellness which are key factors to achieving a balanced, healthy and happy life. By recording activities which fall under the seven dimensions, individuals not only continually benefit their personal wellness, but acquire points for the chance to win various prizes as well.
Get PAWSitively Stress Free with therapy dogs at Milner Library
This semester, join us as Milner Library goes to the dogs. Campus’s favorite furry friends will be back on the third floor of Illinois State University’s Milner Library this semester, reducing stress while spreading smiles. PAWSitively Stress Free is a free event co-sponsored by Health Promotion and Wellness and Milner Library that brings therapy dogs
Fat talk at the Olympics? Really?
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?
Sign up for Fresh FAVs by September 14
Open to students, faculty, staff, and retirees, Fresh FAVs offers low-cost, high-quality produce once a week for eight weeks.
Fall into wellness this semester with Health Promotion and Wellness
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
10 reasons to practice mindfulness
One way to help manage the stress that our hectic lifestyles produce is mindfulness.
Summer and the SEVEN dimensions
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
Whether it is enhancing memory, boosting concentration, or staying alert, here is a list of healthy foods to eat for brain power.