STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]Never put anything in a storm drain. Storm water from rain, snow and sleet travels down gutters into the storm drain and then directly into our rivers, lakes and streams. Everything storm water collects from the land surface, roadways, sidewalks, parking lots, construction sites, etc., ends up […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″]MEAL FREQUENCY You may have heard that some diets recommend eating several small meals throughout the day instead of three larger meals. Some diets boast significant health benefits with eating smaller meals throughout the day. The International Society of Sports Nutrition published their position stand on meal frequency in 2011. Here are the […]
Read MoreRESPONDING TO FIRE ALARMS [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]When fire alarms sound in a university building all occupants must evacuate. Become familiar with the sound of the fire alarm and the locations of pull stations in buildings you frequent and learn how to activate these pull stations in case of emergencies. If the alarm is […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″] INTUITIVE EATING Have you ever heard the phrase, “Eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full”? This mentality is the focus of intuitive eating. Children are very good at self-regulating their intake by eating when they are hungry as they respond to biological signals that drive them to eat. As adults, […]
Read MoreCHEMICAL SAFETY Chemicals used in both campus offices and research operations pose a wide range of health hazards (such as irritation, sensitization and carcinogenicity) and physical hazards (such as flammability, corrosion and reactivity). OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is designed to ensure that information about these hazards and associated protective measures is disseminated. At the […]
Read MoreGroups on campus offering help for those grieving the loss of a loved one, including a new student-led organization.
Read MoreAn angry asteroid and virtual pets prove to be a winning ticket for U students who invented StepPets game focusing on health and wellness.
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″] DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM 1 in 3 people are at risk for type 2 diabetes HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU ARE AT RISK FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES? If you answer yes to at least one of these questions, you are at risk and you are eligible for the UU NDPP: You have […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″] PEAK can come to you! Are you interested in taking advantage of PEAK’s no-cost WellU services, but can’t find the time? PEAK can come to you. We understand that university employees are busy and we would like to help every employee complete the requirements to be eligible for the WellU insurance premium […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″] GET MOVING TO MANAGE STRESS You know that exercise is good for your health, but your life is too busy to fit physical activity into your routine. Hold that thought — there’s good news when it comes to exercise and stress. Any form of exercise, from walking to zumba, can act as […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″] PEAK WELLNESS WORKSHOPS Does the holiday season bring as much stress as joy to your life? PEAK is offering a series of workshops to help you enjoy the holidays in a healthy and mindful way. Three 90-minute workshops will be offered in the month of December and will cover a wide range […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″] The DASH Eating Pattern By Rebecca Moore, PEAK nutrition graduate student Popular culture inundates Americans with new diets and eating trends every year. Many of these diets offer quick fixes and results that are too good to be true. But is there a diet style that is both healthy and maintainable? In […]
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