WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
The Healthier U e-Newsletter | Winter 2025
BE WELL, WORK WELL
BE PROACTIVE
BE PROACTIVE
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month (Dec)
Combat dangers of drunk, drugged, distracted & drowsy driving (esp. during holidays) More
Cervical Cancer Awareness (Jan)
The Pap test is the single best tool for reducing the risk of cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer
Thyroid Awareness Month (Jan)
~20-30 million Americans have thyroid disorder & more undiagnosed Care for Your Thyroid
Gum Disease Awareness Month (Feb)
In mild cases, the condition has the potential to be reversed. Gum Disease FAQs.
BE AWARE
Heart Valve Disease: Listen to Your Heart
As many as 11 million Americans have heart valve disease (HVD) and ~ 25,000 people die from the disorder each year, yet 3 out of 4 of us report knowing little to nothing about HVD.
Heart Disease in Women — What Everyone Needs to Know
Almost half a million American women have heart attacks each year. Of those, 42% of them die within one year. To learn more, visit Go Red.
Heart Failure Awareness Week Feb 8-14
Common symptoms are shortness of breath and fatigue. Other signs: persistent coughing, difficulty breathing (especially while lying down), swelling in ankles/feet, lack of appetite/nausea, fast heart rate and sudden weight gain. Visit Heart Failure.
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE
MOVE YOUR BODY
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FREE Spin, Yoga, Zumba (In-Person) - Classes start the week of 1/5. All levels welcome Sign Up Here
- Line Dancing is BACK! -Classes start 1/6 and will be held at the Multipurpose Room of the Stony Brook Veteran’s Home. All levels welcome Sign Up Here
MOVE YOUR MIND
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Mindful Meditation Series Begins 12/8 (Virtual) - Deepen your connection to the present moment. All levels welcome. Sign Up Here
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Wellness is a Journey 1/8 (Virtual) - Let the Eight Dimensions of Wellness guide you on your wellness journey with Healthier U Sign Up Here
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Boundaries 1/15 (Virtual) - Explore how maintaining healthy boundaries fosters emotional balance Sign Up Here
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Sober Curiosity1/21 (Virtual) - Explore alcohol free living without pressure or labels. Reflect on what wellness, clarity, and choice mean for you. Sign-Up Here
- Yoga Nidra 1/22 (In-Person) - Also known as "yogic sleep," Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that promotes deep relaxation Sign Up Here
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE
WHAT'S GROWING NEXT
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Wintering: Honoring a Season of Rest Workshop 1/5 (Virtual) - Inspired by Katherine May’s Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, we explore embracing rest during life’s inevitable seasons of hardship. Sign Up Here
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Garden Planning in Winter 1/13(Virtual) - From planning beds to cleaning tools, winter is a great time to get ahead in the garden. Sign Up Here
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Birding at the Brook 1/14 (In-Person) -Join Healthier U for a Bird Walk on campus. Binoculars and birding information guides will be provided. Sign Up Here
- Desktop Succulent Planter 2/10 (In-Person)-Supplies are limited, so please only register if you haven’t done this class before. Sign Up Here
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Winter Seed Sowing 2/24 (In-Person) -Sow seeds in recycled milk jugs so they sprout naturally in the spring - no need for indoor grow lights! Sign Up Here
BE A SHARER
BE A SHARER
Be a Healthier U Ambassador
Share your passion for wellness and sign up to be a Healthier U Ambasador! Help enhance our sense of community and culture of health and wellness. Sign Up Here
Roasted Root Vegetables by Love and Lemons
This Roasted Root Vegetables recipe is made with fresh herbs and a fragrant sage oil that pack the veggies with rich, earthy flavor.
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