[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″]OATS FOR HEART HEALTH Oats are a good source of soluble fiber (nearly 4 grams in 1 cup of oats) which is great for heart health! TYPES Whole oat grains are called groats. Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: Whole oat groats are steamed and rolled flat into “flakes”. Cooking time is around five minutes. […]
Read MoreThe center’s new program is promoting the development of aging research, encouraging new investigator development and stimulating interdisciplinary collaborations.
Read MoreBLOODBORNE PATHOGENS — NON-LABORATORY EMPLOYEES [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Bloodborne pathogens are disease-inducing microorganisms which can be transmitted through human blood and other body fluids. Anyone whose job responsibilities require them to work with human blood or other possibly infectious material must comply with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. Some of the requirements include […]
Read MoreMINDFULNESS: BEING PRESENT IMPACTS HEALTH AND SAFETY AT THE U [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] A recent uptick in on the job injuries prompts EHS to recommend a thoughtful approach to safety at work. Research results reported in the Harvard Business Review, the Journal of Abnormal Psychology and the Psychological Bulletin show that “poor attention […]
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″] By PEAK Health & Fitness SNACK ATTACK The best snacks are those that fill you up quickly, help you feel full until mealtime and add relatively few calories to your daily total. Fruits and vegetables meet these ideal snack requirements for several reasons: · Few calories: Most fruits and vegetables are low in […]
Read MoreThe U is committed to engaging the entire community through innovative health care and enhanced opportunities to access campus.
Read MoreThe Center for Student Wellness and Campus Recreation Services will hold the annual Student Wellness Fair on Oct. 1.
Read MoreBy PEAK Health & Fitness BODY COMPOSITION Body composition is a measurement of a person’s fat mass and fat free (lean) mass. Testing your body composition can be a great way to set, monitor and reach realistic health and fitness goals. General measurements such as weight and BMI can be less specific in relation to […]
Read MoreThe work of Dr. Kristen Ries and her physician assistant Maggie Snyder — the first Utah health care providers to treat patients with HIV and AIDS in the 1980s — will be chronicled in new oral history and special collections project at the U.
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