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February 12, 2019Welcome!Be healthy! Join any of our Wisconsin Union Health and Wellness events that can help you achieve your goals and be more healthy and well?while here in the Wisconsin Union and in life.February: American Heart MonthThroughout the month of February Americans everywhere are encouraged to wear red to raise awareness to cardiovascular disease. Check out the resources below to find out how to keep your heart healthy, and reduce the risks of heart attacks and strokes.Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States?You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease. To lower your risk:Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.Watch your weight.If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.Get active and eat healthy.Heart Disease: It Can Happen at Any AgeHeart disease is occurring in younger adults more and more often due to the risks of the disease happening at younger ages. Half of all Americans have at least one of the following top risk factors:?28117806667500High blood pressureHigh cholesterol? ? ? ?SmokingOther factors that affect your risk for heart disease include?obesity, diabetes, physical inactivity, and unhealthy eating patterns.??Keeping these factors in mind, a few simple changes to your everyday routine can make a big impact on your heart.Three steps you can take to improve your health?include:Quitting smokingStaying active?Healthy eatingYour heart and your health will thank you!Heart Healthy Recipes?Wondering how to begin switching to heart healthy foods?The American Heart Association is a great resource for recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anything in between. You can browse by meals, ingredients, and even lifestyle so guaranteed you will find something to enjoy. Check out their website?here?and try a recipe today!Maybe this?tomato and roasted red bell pepper soup?Support Healthy Politics -?Vote Feb 11-14In-person absentee ("early") voting for the Feb. 19 spring primary election for?all City of Madison voting wards?is occurring at three sites on campus.Offices on the ballot include Madison mayor, Madison city council and school board seats, and judicial seats in some areas. The election for those emerging from the primary is on April 2.In-person absentee voting for the primary is held Feb. 11-14 at the following times and places on campus:Union South from 2 to 6 p.m.Memorial Union from 2 to 6 p.m.UW–Madison Student Activity Center, Caucus Room, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.For other absentee voting sites, go?here.?Voters can see their?ballot and also request an absentee ballot through?MyVote..Need information on the candidates and issues? Try? your time and vote early.If you do not vote in-person absentee,?you can find out which specific location you must?vote at for the actual Feb. 19 election at?vote.wisc.edu, along with seeing much more information.566517000?554990143637000Active Badger Day: February?28thWarm up with RecSports for this annual day celebrating being active! Join fellow badgers in this day long event filled with?free?activities to help you play hard, get fit, and live well!?Click?here?to see the full schedule of events.Looking to meet new financial goals in 2019? America Saves Week is a national occasion co-hosted by America Saves and the American Savings Education Council. The event is meant to inspire people and families to save money and build wealth!The UW System is hosting America Saves Week events from February 25 to March 1 at all campuses for FREE. UW-Madison events includeBudgeting 101,UW Credit Union Credit Checkups, andAchieving Financial Goals.For the full schedule of events, see the weeklong campus schedule?here.?Enjoy Indoor Yoga at the Memorial Union!?Outdoor UW continues to host Terrace?Yoga classes... indoors! Classes are held in the Memorial Union's coziest spaces through May 4 (skipping spring break). All are welcome?and?classes are FREE for Union Employees; simply preregister at the Outdoor UW Office or register?with the instructor the day of class. Mat rentals are also available on site.Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMFridays 4:30 PM-5:30 PMSaturdays 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMThree Steps to Prevent the FluKeep fighting the flu this winter! The CDC urges everyone to follow these easy steps to protect yourself from getting/spreading harmful germs.1) Get your flu shot- the easiest way to protect you and your family is to be vaccinated every year. UHS is still offering free vaccinations, so make an appointment today!2) Make healthy choices everyday- actions include washing your hands, avoiding contact with sick people, avoid touching your face to prevent the spreading of germs, and disinfect everyday objects.3) Take flu antiviral drugs if prescribed by your doctor- if you feel yourself getting sick, go to the doctor and get a prescription to stop the flu early!? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??458533552832000Step Up Your ExerciseYou’re invited to participate in the Staff Step Challenge hosted by Rec Sports through February 28! This friendly competition uses?activity trackers or smart phones to record your steps, and prizes are awarded to top steppers at the end of each month (and the division with the highest percentage of participants).Congratulations to the winner?of the Staff Step Challenge for January:First Place: Joel Gerrits, Wisconsin Union FacilitiesJoin any time between now and the end of February to make sure your activity gets counted. Points reset at the start of each month, so whether you’re training for a marathon or looking to get a head start on your 2019 fitness goals, it’s never too late to get started! Click?here?to start your Step Challenge.144653053149500Workplace Workouts at the Uniongo.wisc.edu/WorkplaceWorkoutsRegister in advance to join the Workplace Workout at the Union, with a Rec Sports Personal Trainer.?All fitness levels are welcome.?Wear comfy clothes to move in (tennis shoes are good.) Wisconsin Union employees pay?only $15/series?(a 50% discount on the $30/series price) if registered in advance-- If you didn't signup online earlier you can still get the discount by signing up at a Recreational Sports facility.MEMORIAL UNION TITU, TUESDAYS?11:45 am - 12:30 pmSpring 1: Feb 5 - Mar 12??Spring 2: Mar 19 - April 23UNION SOUTH TITU, WEDNESDAYS11:45 AM - 12:30 PMSpring 3:? Feb?6 - March 13Spring 4: March 27 - May 1Wisconsin Union employees can receive their discount by signing up in advance at a Rec Sports facility. (Online discounted registration was offered before January 27.)Wheelhouse Studios?Courses!In addition to your favorites (dance,?wheel pottery, photography and jewelry) we've added some brand?new?courses!Browse the?catalog?to explore all?courses?like?stop-motion animation,?Caribbean?Soca?or?comic illustration!Wheelhouse Catalog - Winter/Spring 2019, by the Wisconsin Union??Manage Your CareerThere are a variety of tools provided by UW-Madison to manage one's career.Self Assessment Tools with Career LockerCareer development resources are provided that includes helpful career information, exploration and planning tools, resume and cover letter programs, and an ePortfolio.Log into your MyUW and search for CareerLocker. Add it to your dashboard.Division of Continuing StudiesMission: All employees, regardless of position, are encouraged to actively manage their careers at UW-Madison. The goal is to retain talented, dedicated employees via a commitment to help every employee find professional opportunities and career satisfaction. Individual appointments, group career sessions, department presentations and additional resources are provided.*NETO*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more! A great resource to see what is required to be successful for over 1,000 jobs. College of Letters & Science Career Center for undergrads.? The Tips & Tools section of the site has some great resume and cover letter guides and prep for your interview. Wellness Events on CampusAlthough the winter weather may make you want to curl up and stay inside, it is important to make sure you're maintaining your own wellness! There are several events around campus that are focused on improving personal wellness and self-care routines. Check out the events below and register if you're interested. Remember to take care of yourself throughout the year!Fight, Flight, or Freeze?| February 22 | 12 - 1 p.m. | UW-Madison Sterling HallWe all experience moments in life that occur unexpectedly?and can impact an entire day. This workshop is meant to equip you with tools that will keep you capable of moving through stressors and give you power for the rest of the day!Eating Healthy With a Busy Schedule?| March 1 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 21 N. Park St.Do you want to eat healthily but struggle to find the time in your busy schedule? If you answered yes, then this workshop is for you! In this workshop you will learn more about healthy meals that are easy and accessible, so you'll be able to reach your healthy eating goals!5473700105473500Physical Activity Guidelines to Improve HealthThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services??Physical Activity?Guidelines for Americans, 2nd?edition?lets us know physical activity improves overall health and reduces the risk of chronic disease.? Primary recommendations include:Adults should move more and?sit less throughout the day.For substantial health benefits, adults should?do at least2 1/2? hours to 5 hours?a week of moderate-intensity?or1 1/4 hours to 2 1/2 hours a week?of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity.?(Additional health benefits are gained by doing more physical activity beyond this).Do muscle-strengthening activities?of moderate or greater intensity involving all major muscle groups 2 or more days a week.Inactive people should "start low and go slow" and gradually increase physical activity over time to meet key guidelines on health goals. There are additional key guidelines for?older adults, children, and preschool-aged children, pregnant women, children,Being physically active is one of the most important actions?to improve health.YOU?deserve good health.Share Your Wellness Fun, Knowledge & SkillsCreate a Union Health and Wellness EventYes, any student or staff can create any fun events they choose.?Discuss with us, find a likely time when people can make it, tell your friends, and we can support you in making it happen. It's fine to have 3 to 5 people attend!Add to the?Union Health and Wellness NewsIf you have items that could be helpful in improving health and wellness for our Wisconsin Union employees, please send them on to?Jim.Rogers@wisc.edu?by the 10th and the 25th of each month.?Thank you.??Click here to see the Union Health and Wellness events calendar and websiteFacebookEvents CalendarEmailTwitterWisconsin Union Health and WellnessJim Rogers (Coordinator),Madison Yachinich and Justice Hadley (Marketing Coordinators),Lizzie Adamec, Jason Proctor, Jennifer Brown,with support from Stephanie Webendorfer, Wisconsin Union Marketing?Funded by The Wisconsin Union Director's Fund?Submit?Union Health and Wellness News items generally by the 10th & 25th of each month.Click here for the Wisconsin Union Health and Wellness Events Calendar ................
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