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UA Health Link

UA Health Link
November 2008

Flu Shots
Wellness Breaks
When is a Yam a Sweet Potato?
Organic Produce on Campus
Wellness Challenge:
Great American Smokeout
Online Wellness Center
UAS Family Fitness Fun Day
Outstanding Achievements


Program Links
UA Health In Action Website
Online Wellness Center
Health Activity Tracker

Audiocasts
Download files and listen on the go.
IHP Questions & Answers
Making Lifestyle Changes
6 Things You Can Do to Prevent Hypertension
No Sleep for the Weary
Tanning Booths: A good idea?

Fitness Buddy Directory
Find a friend to work out with or add your name to the directory. [more]

Have a fitness buddy success story? [let us know]

Upcoming
Community Events

Anchorage
Fairbanks
Juneau

Health Tool
You may be surprised at what you've given up in order to purchase cigarettes.
Cost of Smoking Calculator

Health Tip of the Month
November preview: Tips for Working Moms.
Sign me up!

Community Resource
Access Alaska

We’ve been opening doors to independence for seniors and Alaskans with disabilities for more than two decades.

We help Alaskans secure funding, find information and access resources, training and services to lead the most productive, meaningful and satisfying lives possible. www.accessalaska.org

Health Resources
Sleep IQ Quiz. Stifle that yawn! How much do you really know about sleep?
Take Quiz

UA Health Resources
Employee Assistance Program
VSP, Vision Care Provider

UA Statewide Website
Juneau Rec Center: Offers noontime wellness, Friday yoga, and weight room introductions...
FREE!

 

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What could you achieve with your own health coach?

What do these people have in common?

  • Bill was in the military...
  • Sue has low self-esteem,...
  • Jane is an avid runner,....
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Flu Shots
Protect yourself

The Centers for Disease Control recommend a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. While there are many different flu viruses,...[more]

Campus Flu Shot Info


You Need a Break
Schedule a free Wellness Break: new presentations available

A Wellness Break is like a mini-health fair that WIN for Alaska brings to your department. It's a free, half-day event...[more]


When is a Yam a Sweet Potato?
Getting to the root of the question

"Yams are often confused with sweet potatoes, but in fact they are different vegetables. They have such an identity problem that yams can be substituted for sweet potatoes in most recipes and even some canned sweet potatoes are called yams.

Here are some of the reasons we’re confused. [more]


Organic Produce Delivery
Full Circle Farms

Coming Soon—Certified organic produce delivery
WIN for Alaska is partnering with Full Circle Farms to bring organic produce to your campus.

Soon you will be able to sign up to receive...[more]


November Wellness Challenge
Great American Smokeout

Cigarette ButtAccording to the U.S. Surgeon General in 1990, people who quit smoking, regardless of age, live longer than people who continue to smoke. And quitting smoking substantially decreases the risk of lung, laryngeal, esophageal, oral, pancreatic, bladder, and cervical cancers.

Did you know that...[more]


Online Wellness Center
This month's preview

Healthy Skin
Not only does your skin keep the germs out and your insides in, it also regulates body temperature, eliminates waste, lets you sense hot and cold, and converts sunlight into vitamin D. Your skin can also be a mirror of your health. Pay attention to it.

Stress Shows on Your Skin
Skin Problems and What to Do About Them
Understanding Psoriasis — A Misunderstood Skin Condition
Tanning Salons — A Deadly ChoiceOnline Wellness Center
Soak and Seal Your Hands to Fight Winter Dryness

Plus find articles on brain month and diabetes awareness.


UAS Family Fitness Fun Day
Fun success

About 50 adults and children attended the inaugural UAS Family Fitness Fun Day at the Student Rec Center on Saturday, October 4th. Attendees participated in a fitness challenge, disc golf, mini-tennis, tennis carnival games, foot bocce, and face painting.

See how much fun we had at these family events.
View pictures
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Outstanding Health/Fitness Achievements
Recognizing university staff/faculty

Anchorage
Lara Madden completed the Big Wild Life half-marathon, the 10K Classic, and the Nike 10K Human Race, her first half-marathon and 10Ks, all in August 2008.

Have a health or fitness accomplishment that makes you proud? Let us know.

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