July 2016 CWRU Wellness Newsletter

Case Western Reserve University

Wellness Newsletter - July 2016

In This Issue

Take a Walking Meeting

Meet much? Before scheduling that next meeting in your office or conference room, consider trading your dress shoes for sneakers and sitting for walking. Walking meetings allow for exercise, the creation of unique perspectives, fresh air & camaraderie.

Think about it!

Try Telemedicine

Faculty and Staff with Medical Mutual insurance can use The Cleveland Clinic's Express Care On-line program just like a regular office visit.
If you have Anthem Insurance, the service is LiveHealth Online. Save time and visit on-line.

More Outdoor Yoga for CWRU

Come to Yoga at the Farm on Monday and Thursday at 6 PM all summer.

The cost is $150 for all classes through July 25 or $20 to drop in. Details and registration info can be found on The Farm website.

Try this Recipe!

Join Weight Watchers at Work and gain access to thousands of recipes like Balsamic Roasted Vegetables.

At CWRU benefits eligible faculty and staff can access a 50% subsidy on a Weight Watchers membership. The wellness website has details on the current "Better Together" promotion as well as directions for enrolling.

Party with Wellness

Look for the Wellness table at Party on the Quad on Thursday July 28th.

Be Smart in the Sun

In observance of UV Safety Month, the Wellness Team reminds you to take care of your eyes as well as your skin this July.
Here are some tips from the AAO.
You don't need to have the most expensive glasses to protect your eyes, almost any pair will work. Just make sure they fit your (or your kid's) face well and they come with a sticker which says they block 99 to 100 percent of both UVA and UVB rays.
To learn more, check out this video from the Today Show.

Healthy Eating Challenge

121 Fitness is offering another round of the 21 Day Healthy Eating Challenge starting on July 7. The challenge provides the knowledge, resources, and motivation to greatly improve your diet in less than one month! Discover and create new healthy habits with 121 Registered Dietitian Ryanne Gallagher.

The June class was a great success. One happy participant shared, "I lost about 3-4 pounds, but more importantly, feel better. I have several new plant-based recipes that I love, and still more that I have yet to try."

Learn more and register here!

Can Weight Watchers Work for You?

Those considering Weight Watchers are invited to join in a free webinar. On Thursday, July 7 at 1 PM the webinar will share the details about the food, fitness and fulfillment aspects of the Beyond the Scale Program.
Please register in advance for this session.

This August, Lunch Well!

Simple changes to your lunch habits can make a big impact on your health, This August, take part in the LunchWell program. A four-week email-based lunch improvement plan. Contact Mary Ann to register and look for details on the Wellness Website.

Be A Champion

If you are passionate about health and wellness and would like to assist your coworkers in making it a priority, join our team of Wellness Champions. CWRU Champs spread the word about programming, provide opportunities for groups to participate together and generally help make CWRU a great place to work. Please complete and return this application by Friday, July 8 to be considered for this position.

The Science of Thriving

More and more research and discussion has been centered on a relatively new area of research called Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology is the scientific study of human flourishing. It includes an applied approach to optimal functioning. Another definition? The study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals, communities and organizations to thrive.
To learn more about the science and tenants of Positive Psychology, check out this whiteboard video.

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