Monthly Focus
The information below is provided to help Javelinas focus on their overall well-being. Please use the information to help yourself set and achieve new goals. The information below is not recommended by a health care professional or Texas A&M University - Kingsville.
Please consult your physician for personalized medical advice. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice or treatment because of something you have read below.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but there is a lot you can do to prevent it. Each February, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and The Heart Truth celebrate Heart Health Month to encourage healthy lifestyles and help combat heart disease.
The Heart Truth suggests taking these steps to adopt a healthy lifestyle:
- Get a daily dose of physical activity, such as a brisk, 30-minute walk
- Cook meals that are low in sodium and unhealthy fats
- Take your medications as prescribed and keep your medical appointments
- Sleep 7-8 hours at night
- Manage stress with meditation, yoga, a warm bath, other personal hobbies, or quiet time
- Try to reach or stay at a healthy weight by moving more and having snacks like fruits and veggies ready to have when hunger hits
Javelina Wellness is always creating or hosting new events and activities for faculty and staff. Please reach out to your Wellness Champions for more information, and keep an eye out for the flyers sent via email.
ComPsych has resources to help you improve your heart's health.
ComPsych has recently developed our Mental Health Awareness Toolkit.
Flourish is all about assisting, educating, and encouraging employees on overall wellness and work/life balance. Their goal is to build healthy living habits, a sense of community, and grow personal interests with employees.
There are plenty of classes and events listed on their website at Flourish.tamu.edu. There is even a FitBit program to participate in, and if you don't have a FitBit, then you can buy up to 2 devices on Flourish's discounted online store.
We encourage our faculty and staff to look at what Flourish has to offer. If you have any questions about enrolling please contact your Wellness Champions or the Flourish team.
Sign up today!