Wellness
Wellness Wednesday – Exercise and the heat
The dog days of summer have set in, which can make exercise outdoors a tricky and potentially dangerous proposition.
Jul 20, 2011
Wellness Wednesday — Registration still open for Owl Ride
Registration is still open for Saturday’s second annual Owl Ride, Omaha’s nighttime urban cycling adventure.
Jul 13, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Sports drinks vs. water
Before you reach for that Gatorade Fruit Punch bottle the next time you drag your sweaty self into the neighborhood gas station, read this article from Yahoo about the choice between sports drinks and water.
Jul 6, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Fireworks safety
Learn some fireworks safety facts from Robert Muelleman, M.D., professor and chairman of emergency medicine at UNMC.
Jun 29, 2011
Wellness Wednesday — Registration opens for Big Splash
The Big Splash, a recreational and competitive swimming fundraiser that has raised more than $50,000 for children and adults with disabilities, returns to Omaha on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Jun 22, 2011
Wellness Wednesday — Relax and get your Hyp-Yoga on!
The Mindful Meditation Group that meets on Fridays over the noon hour invites anyone interested to join in a session of Hyp-Yoga this Friday in the Bennett Hall Reading Room (BH3011) at 12:15 p.m.
Jun 15, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – CFHL rates to increase slightly on July 1
The Center for Healthy Living will have a slight increase in membership prices — the first in its 15 year existence — effective July 1.
Jun 8, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Employees reflect on the women’s triathlon
Jenny Nunamaker, a triage nurse in the Olson Center for Women’s Health was in a bad bike accident as a child. She lost her front teeth, needed several surgeries and never rode a bike again. Well, not until she participated in the Inaugural Omaha Women’s Triathlon anyway.
Jun 1, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Safety tips for Tornado Alley residents
Read information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding tornadoes and tornado safety.
May 25, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Tai Chi demonstration on campus Friday
Want to wind down after another week at the office? Attend a free Tai Chi presentation and demonstration on Friday with Dr. Fanying Kong and Qian Yang.
May 18, 2011