Wellness

Wellness Wednesday – Antidepressant alternatives brown bag moves to DRC auditorium

Due to overwhelming response, Tuesday’s Olson Center Brown Bag on alternatives to antidepressant medication will move into the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

Apr 13, 2011

Wellness Wednesday — Wellness program geared to individuals 50 and older

A new wellness program for individuals older than 50 or eligible for Medicare is now available at the UNMC Home Instead Center for Successful Aging.

Apr 6, 2011

Wellness Wednesday – Olson Center Brown Bag focused on anti-depressant alternatives

More than 170 million prescriptions are written for antidepressant medication every year.

Mar 30, 2011

Wellness Wednesday – Reduced calorie diet in aging the focus Harman lecture

An expert on the benefits of caloric restriction will be the guest speaker at the Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology on April 1.

Mar 23, 2011

Wellness Wednesday — Medication tips from the poison center

Data shows that Americans need to do a better job of understanding exactly what medications they take because, if they don’t, the consequences can be deadly.

Mar 16, 2011

Wellness Wednesday – Learn about biofeedback at Olson Center Brown Bag

Ever heard of biofeedback and wondered what it was and if it was of any benefit to you or your patients?

Mar 9, 2011

Wellness Wednesday — Friday mindful meditation sessions start on March 11

An occasional shift from “Doing Mode” to “Being Mode” can lead to greater focus, productivity, health and peace of mind.

Mar 2, 2011

Wellness Wednesday — Triathlon benefits Olson Center

The Omaha Women’s Triathlon on May 22 will raise funds to support the Olson Center for Women’s Health at UNMC.

Feb 23, 2011

Wellness Wednesday — Weight Watchers at Work open house on March 2

If you want to lose weight, plan to attend the next Weight Watchers at Work open house.

Feb 16, 2011

Wellness Wednesday – Free tobacco cessation classes for employees

Tom Klingemann, Pharm.D., a pharmacist at The Nebraska Medical Center and tobacco cessation expert, offers free smoking cessation classes that focus on the physical and psychological characteristics of the nicotine addiction.

Feb 9, 2011