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Fairbanks UAF Campus Rec Center also has fun activities. Juneau UAS Campus Rec Center also has fun activities. Health Resources: Community Resource: Health Tool: Health Tip of the Month: February Tip: Heart Disease: Know Your Risk 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 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 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 Health Link eNewsletter. |
To ensure the Health Link eNewsletter and other Health In Action Are You a Wellness Champion? Get the Point! Log your activity It's the end of the first month of the Get the Point Incentive Program. Don't forget to log your activity and your aerobic points in the Health Activity Tracker (HAT) by the end of each month. We will generate participation reports and send a points-to-incentive email mid-month to all who are actively using HAT. Remember, in order to qualify for a six month incentive prize, you must begin tracking your activity by May 1. You can participate in the Get the Point program from anywhere, even while on vacation. Just bookmark https://wellsuite.com/winforalaska/hat/ in your browser. You can log in to the system on any computer with Internet access. Thank you for your comments and suggestions regarding Get the Point. We have incorporated several of them into the program. Your feedback is always appreciated. Ima is Feeling More Fit
Two-week Assessment Session Ima's LDL cholesterol was a little high, as was her blood pressure, and her body composition analysis showed her percent fat at the high end of normal. Her Wellness Consultant gave her some good tips on ways to lower her cholesterol and blood pressure: choosing lean cuts of meat such as loin, replacing 4 out of 5 of her popcorn snacks with an apple or pear for soluble fiber, and becoming consistent with physical activity. Ima was delighted to find out that if she also controls food portions, these changes could also help improve her body composition. Her Wellness Consultant also recommended Ima schedule an appointment with her doctor for a check up, and told her to bring the biometric information with her for her doctor's file. They reviewed her exercise and meal plan and decided that instead of exercising for an hour 3-4 times per week, exercising for 10-15 minutes several times per day may fit into her schedule easier. The meal plan was working, so they didn't make any changes. Before the end of the session, Ima scheduled her Four-week Evaluation Session, and felt positive and encouraged about the changes she had started to make. In the April issue of the UA Health Link, we'll check in with Ima and see how she is doing after one month of making healthier choices. Schedule a Wellness Break A
Wellness Break is a free half-day event brought to you by WIN for
Alaska—your Health In Action Team. We offer blood cholesterol and
glucose screenings, chair massage (many locations), healthy snacks, a wellness walk, and presentations. The format lets invitees drop in and out
or stay for the whole event. Wellness Break Comments:
Contact us for more details, or download the Wellness Break Request Form and fax it to us, (907) 248-0751. If you are in a city other than Anchorage, Fairbanks or Juneau, and have more than 20 staff/faculty, we will be visiting you soon. March Health Goal Challenge The AOA recommends adults 18-60 have their eyes examined by an eye doctor at least every two years. Children should have their eyes examined at 6 months, 3 years, before starting school, and then every other year (more often if specific problems or risks exist). Individuals who currently wear contacts or glasses, or are aged 61 or older, should have an exam yearly. Have an eye exam or take your kids for an eye exam this month. It's worth 15 points in "Other Health Goals" section of the Health Activity Tracker.
So You Don't Like Veggies: Last month one of our readers told us she doesn't like the taste or feel of vegetables in her mouth, but realizes the health benefits. She asked us for ideas on how she could get more in her diet. We think we came up with some pretty sneaky ways:
CARROT OR ZUCCHINI MUFFINS (www.cooks.com) Blend the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and bran together in a food processor with a steel blade for 4 to 5 seconds. Pour into a large mixing bowl. Process the carrots until pureed and add to the dry ingredients. Process the eggs and oil for 2 to 3 seconds and add to the bowl along with the milk, vinegar, honey, molasses, and raisins. Stir with a wooden spoon until just blended; do not over mix. Spoon the batter into paper-lined muffin tins and bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 24.
CAULIFLOWER (LOOKS LIKE POPCORN) Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a baking sheet and spread in a single layer. Roast, stirring once, until golden brown and tender. about 30 minutes. School Vision Screenings: VSP is the University of Alaska's vision care provider. Did you know that more than 10 million American school children are affected by vision conditions that could impair their ability to learn? Unfortunately, it’s true, says VSP network doctor Michael McQuillan, O.D., F.C.O.V.D. What’s more, the typical school vision screening often fails to detect these conditions. Dr. McQuillan has tested thousands of school children during 27 years of practice in Camarillo, Calif. In the following Q&A, he explains why parents should never depend exclusively on a school vision screening to protect a child’s vision. Q. What takes place during a typical vision screening at school? Q. Who conducts the screenings, and what are they supposed to achieve? Q. Does a school screening catch all vision problems related to learning? [more] Audiocasts Be a Lifesaver: 3 simple tests you can perform to identify and help a stroke victim. (2:22) WIN Portions and Energy Density: Smaller portions and lower energy-dense foods assist in weight management and loss. (3:34) WIN Think of audiocasts as mini-wellness breaks for those days when you need some time for yourself, but the pile on your desk says otherwise. Accessing an audiocast is easy: Audiocasts are also available on the UA Health In Action Website under "Programs." [go] |
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