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Learn about functional nutrition through Wellness Program series
Functional nutrition is a practice with a core philosophy centering on identifying and treating the root cause of disease through whole foods and mind-body modalities. Faculty and staff are invited participate in the “A User’s Guide to Functional Nutrition” program to learn more. Ryanne Lachman…
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Participate in a free health-coaching program offered by Omada Health
Those looking to decrease their risk of heart disease or diabetes may have the opportunity to participate in a free health-coaching pilot from Omada Health. Participants will learn if they qualify after completing their biometric screening this fall. The Quest Diagnostic biometric screening…
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Build a healthy department with new wellness program initiative
The APP Wellness Program invites campus workgroups of all sizes to participate in a new program to build a more connected campus. The Healthy Department program rolls out this month with a toolkit. The kit is packed with ideas for making your workgroup more cohesive,…
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Sign up for Weight Watchers at Work Sept. 4-21 for a free starter kit
APP employees can join Weight Watchers at Work to receive a 50 percent subsidy for participating. Additionally, those who join from Sept. 4 to 21 will earn a free starter kit from Weight Watchers. The starter kit has tools that can help participants be successful at…
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Get a seated massage this summer
Faculty and staff can take a short midday break with a massage this summer. The massages will be available on the following Wednesdays: July 11, July 18, July 25 and Aug. 1. The sessions on July 11 and 25 will be offered in Thwing Center’s Cleveland Room, and the July 18 and Aug. 1 sessions will…
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Faculty and staff complete 12-week Keep America Active program, win prizes
The main goals of the Wellness Program’s recently completed Keep America Active campaign were improved fitness and overall health. This year, 458 faculty and staff members virtually traveled across the United States by logging daily exercise. The group averaged 26.1 minutes—or 4,626 steps—per day…
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“Rising U.S. Interest Rates and Their Effect on Your Investments”
Last month, the Federal Open Market Committee raised interest rates a quarter point to 1.75. In addition, The Fed plans to increase the rate more this year and in 2019 and 2020. In this week’s Fiscally Fit series seminar, “Rising Interest Rates,” David Stone from Nuveen will explain the impact of…
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Weight Watchers meetings offered for faculty and staff
Faculty and staff may attend Weight Watchers at Work meetings in April to hear inspiring weight loss stories from fellow faculty and staff members. All benefits-eligible faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Groups meet year-round on Wednesdays at noon in the Frances Payne Bolton School of…
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Prepare for retirement with the Wellness Program’s Fiscally Fit series
Better equip yourself for life after APP by attending Fiscally Fit, an eight-week Financial Wellness program, which kicks off Thursday, March 8, at 11:45 a.m. in Clapp Hall, Room 108. During this series, participants will learn specifics about the CWRU retirement…
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Treat yourself or a friend to seated massage
Battle stress and computer fatigue with a seated massage. The Wellness Program and 121 Fitness Center will team up to offer these mini breaks to faculty and staff for the next four Wednesdays (Feb. 28 and March 7, 14 and 21) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Invest $15 in yourself or a coworker and enjoy a…