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UA Health Link Coming Up... Program Links Audiocasts Fitness Buddy Directory Have a fitness buddy success story? [Let us know.] Health/Fitness Achievements Organic Produce Delivery www.arcticorganics.com/csa.htm Upcoming Health Tool Health Tip of the Month Community Resource Health Resources UA Health Resources Disclaimer: The information contained in the UA Health Link eNewsletter is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice or treatment that may be prescribed by your physician. Before adhering to any WIN for Alaska, Inc.'s or UA Health In Action's recommendations or undertaking any exercise program, wellness advice, fitness or diet regimen, you should consult your physician. You are solely responsible for any actions that you may take based on information in the UA Health Link eNewsletter, and any such actions are at your own risk. Neither WIN for Alaska, Inc. nor UA Health In Action is responsible for any injuries or other problems that might occur due to said actions. Because the UA Health In Action program is an approved UA Statewide Benefit, "unsubscribe" is not available for the UA Health Link eNewsletter. |
To ensure the Health Link eNewsletter and other Health In Action UA Health In Action Team Meet Diann Darnall Skin Cancer and UV Exposure Your ethnicity and skin type make no difference to the sun's harmful rays. Everyone is at risk of skin cancer caused by over exposure to UV rays. [more] Summer Activities Starting Your Health In Action team is preparing to help you get out and enjoy one of the best things about Alaska...the summer. Summer Activity Incentive Walking Wednesdays, June 10 – August 19 Tai Chi Tuesdays, July 7 - August 18 Biking Thursdays, July 9 - August 20 No program registration needed! Weight Watchers UAS Campus If 15 - 20 people are interested in joining a Weight Watchers at Work group on the UAS campus, we may be able to get a group going. Depending on how many are interested, the group would meet weekly for 13 - 17 weeks on campus at a cost of approximately $186 per person. As of Wednesday, May 27, there were six interested respondents. UAF Campus A Weight Watchers group is already in full swing on the east side of campus Tuesdays at 12 pm. Now, there's talk of trying to add another group on the west side. As of Wednesday, May 27, there were 13 interested respondents. UAA Campus Interested participants may join the group at any time during the 13-week program. June Get the Point Health Focus We all know that applying sunscreen before venturing out in the sun is the right thing to do to protect yourself against over exposure to UV rays. This month, challenge yourself to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least 15 SPF every day you are exposed to the sun. It's worth 20 points in Get the Point Health/Fitness Achievements Overall Improvement in General Health and Well Being The Health In Action program(s) have helped me..."find self-confidence that I can do these races. I may not be winning them..., but I have the determination to finish them. I also have been working out with a co-worker who also has the same goals and determination has I do, and we have lots of fun together!" Gold Nugget Triathlon, May 17, 2009 Don't forget to let us know when you've done something that makes you proud. We'll add your name and accomplishment to the Health Link. Summertime Team Building How about a little summertime team building? Schedule a Wellness Break for your department and be infused with good health knowledge from our experienced and wise wellness consultants. Enjoy chair massage, blood screenings, presentations, wellness exercise, healthful snacks, and prizes for participation. Read more about Wellness Breaks Online Wellness Center Skin Health Skin Cancer — Curable With Early Detection Tattoos and Permanent Makeup Come With Risks Plus, visit the Online Wellness Center for articles on men's health and home safety. |
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