WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
The Healthier U e-Newsletter | Summer 2025
BE INFORMED
BE PROACTIVE - JUNE IS MEN'S HEALTH MONTH!
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE
COUCH to 5K INFO SESSIONS (VIRTUAL)
A key first step if you are curious about the program and simply want to ask questions — no commitment required. Visit The Couch
SPIN, YOGA, & ZUMBA (IN-PERSON)
Free in-person fitness classes. All levels welcome. Visit Fitness Classes
MINDFUL MEDITATION (VIRTUAL)
Whether you’re new to meditation or have an established practice, this series provides a welcoming space to deepen your connection to the present moment. Visit Mindfulness
YOGA NIDRA (IN-PERSON)
Also known as "yogic sleep," Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation practice that promotes deep relaxation. Visit Yoga Nidra
NATURE WORKSHOPS (IN-PERSON)
From Bird Watching to an iNaturalist Hike, these workshops are designed to help faculty and staff integrate nature into their wellness routine. Visit Nature Workshops
BEHAVIOR CHANGE WORKSHOP (VIRTUAL)
Whatever behavior you’re looking to change, learn to build realistic, lasting habits on your journey with Healthier U. Visit Behavior Change Workshop
WELLNESS IS A JOURNEY WORKSHOP (VIRTUAL)
Let the Eight Dimensions of Wellness guide you on your wellness journey with Healthier U. Visit Wellness is a Journey Workshop
HEALTHIER U EVENTS CALENDAR
Visit Healthier U Calendar
BE PROACTIVE
FREE Prostate Cancer Screenings
Early detection is key. Stony Brook Medicine offers FREE Prostate Cancer Screenings throughout the year as part of their larger Prostate Care Program. Insurance is NOT required — Call (631) 216-9181.
FREE Vascular Disease Screenings
Aneurysms & Strokes — common conditions caused by vascular disease — can strike suddenly, without warning. Stony Brook Medicine offers FREE screenings to help detect vascular disease. For more, visit Vascular Disease Screenings
BE AWARE
CONCERNED ABOUT A TICK BITE?
The Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center, located in Hampton Bays, offers specialized care for adults and children concerned about tick bites, Lyme disease, and other tick-borne illnesses. Check out Episode 12 of HEALTH Yeah!
BE SHARING!
BE SHARING
Cucumber Tomato Caprese Salad
FETA SALAD
This refreshing Cucumber Caprese Salad is the perfect way to start your summer, made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil - all harvested and grown on Stony Brook’s very own rooftop farm!
Ingredients
This refreshing Cucumber Caprese Salad is the perfect way to start your summer, made
with crisp cucumbers,
juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil - all harvested and grown on Stony Brook’s very own
rooftop farm!
1 Freshly grown cucumber
8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls, drained
2 cups freshly grown grape tomatoes
1⁄3 cup freshly grown basil, chopped
1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
- SERVINGS: 8
- TIME: 10 min
- DIFFICULTY: Easy
- CALORIES: 103 kcal
DIRECTIONS
1. Slice the cucumber in half, lengthwise, slice again, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
2. Combine the cucumber, mozzarella pearls, and tomatoes in a mixing bowl.
3. Add fresh basil, balsamic vinaigrette, and stir gently.
4. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
How to Eat in Season
- Visit local farmers markets.
- Join a Community Supported Agriculture group.
- Select recipes around seasonal vegetables and fruits.
- Preserve the extra produce through freezing, pickling, or canning.
Tips for Starting Your Own Garden
- Begin with a small manageable space that works for your environment.
- Research your local climate to choose crops that thrive in your area.
- Invest in quality soil, healthy, nutrient-dense soil is the foundation of good plants.
- Start with easy, high-yield plants such as herbs, tomatoes, lettuce, or cucumbers.
- Set up an efficient watering system to conserve water and save time.
- Be patient, and enjoy the growth!
WRITTEN BY, SHANNON REILLY, DIETETIC INTERN
Let Us Know What You Think!
What makes for a healthier, happier YOU? How do you balance work at Stony Brook with being well? Have a refreshing recipe or NEAT tip to share? Let us know @ healthieru@stonybrook.edu and we may include you in our next Healthier U newsletter!
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