Welcoming Wellness: 2015-2016 SEVEN Program winners

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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

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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?

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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.