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Wellness Calendar and Events

January - A New Year, A New You

The New Year is a great time to start reinvesting in yourself and your health. Start mapping out your goals and find ways to make them last.

Reaching Your Goals the SMART Way

 

February - Strong and Healthy Hearts

Heart disease affects both women and men, as well as the family members of anyone suffering from it. Find ways you can adjust your diet to ensure your heart, and your family, continue to reap the benefits.

American Heart Association website

 

March - You Are What You Eat

Learn what foods are good for you in the long run and how can you better manage portions to maintain a weight that is healthy for you.

Super Tracker

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March is Colon Cancer Prevention Month: Get screened, get rewarded!

 

April -Your Social Well-Being Impacts Your Health

Well-being is impacted by many aspects of your life and one that is often ignored is your social well-being. Learn how can you better connect with your community and give back at the same time.

Support from others while you try to lose weight

 

May – Let’s Move

The temperature is starting to rise and it's a great time to head outdoors for National Physical Fitness Month. Learn how you can get your blood pumping every day.

Three Things Exercise Programs Should Have

 

June - Summer Fun

The kids are out of school for the summer, you are headed out the door for your vacation, but you are wondering how it will be possible to maintain your exercise regime in the heat of the summer. Exercising in the heat can be done in a safe way as long as you follow our pointers.

Tips for exercising in the summer

 

July - Goals Reset

Remember those New Year's resolutions you created way back in January? Well, now is the time to pull them down off the shelf, dust them off, and give them a fine tuning. Use the month of July to learn about the smart way to set goals, recharge, and achieve those resolutions.

Reaching Your Goals the SMART Way

 

August - Back to School

While you are checking off the school supply list, make sure you are scheduling all the proper check-ups for your entire family. It is an important part of your family's overall well-being.

Healthy eating for the whole family

 

September - Take Your Health to the Bank

HRAs, FSAs, dependent accounts and more. What is the difference and how can they help you out? Learn how to spend your health dollars wisely and use the right spending account tools.

What are HRAs, FSAs and other spending accounts?

 

October - Mind Matters

How can you stimulate your mind for a better brain? Play! National Headache Awareness week is this month and we take a look at ways to engage your mind to keep it healthy throughout your life.

What to eat for a healthy heart & healthy mind

Mind, body, spirit

 

November - Cut It Out

November is the Great American Smokeout month, and what better month to start living healthier by finding this and other ways to break unhealthy habits and make room for healthier ones. Also remember that November is a great time to schedule a flu shot before the holidays begin!

CDC's How to Quit web pages provide a variety of cessation tips, tools, and resources.

Smokefree.gov  is a website dedicated to helping smokers quit.

 

December - Family Ties

The holidays are a time spent with family and friends but that doesn't mean that they aren't riddled with stress. Find out how you can better manage your holiday festivities, finances, stress, and really enjoy the time spent with your family.

Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping

 

 

Last Updated 4/19/2012
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