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Sleep for Health

Ways to improve your health by sleeping

This podcast teaches the basic science of sleep, the potential health risks associated with getting too little sleep, the benefits of getting better sleep and practical steps that may improve...

Posted: April 23, 2019, 3:51 PM

Office Ergonomics

Ways to maximize workstation comfort

Do you know where and how you sit at work can have a big impact on your body, your health and your life? This program addresses ways to maximize workstation comfort and includes tips to help make...

Posted: April 23, 2019, 3:47 PM

Mindful Eating

Mindfulness concept when preparing foods

The goal of the Mindful eating podcast is to educate individuals on mindfulness and applying this concept when preparing foods and while enjoying their meals. Participants will learn to be aware...

Posted: April 23, 2019, 3:44 PM

Keeping a Healthy Mouth

Connection between physical and oral health

This podcast provides information on the connection between physical and oral health as well as recommendation for oral health hygiene. Additional objectives include understanding the link between...

Posted: April 23, 2019, 3:38 PM

Healthy Heart

Learn about warning signs of a heart attack.

This podcast includes an overview of the function of the heart, risk factors fir developing heart disease and warning signs of a heart attack. Also highlighted are key components of healthy...

Posted: April 23, 2019, 3:31 PM

Dietary Guidelines

Learn about the prevention of diet-related chronic diseases

The new Dietary Guidelines focus on weight management to address the prevention of a broader range of diet-related chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. This...

Posted: April 23, 2019, 3:27 PM

Back Health

How to take better care of you Spine.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for "sick days" and the second most common reason for doctor visits. This podcast teaches how to take better care of the spine. it includes an overview...

Posted: April 23, 2019, 3:21 PM

2019 Summer Enrichment Academy

Registration is Open! Staff and Faculty Discount Available!

For Middle School and High School Students The Summer Enrichment Academy at UMBC offers unique, fun, challenging and mind expanding academic summer workshops and camp programs for middle school...

Posted: April 23, 2019, 9:55 AM

Faculty and Staff Meal Plans

Interested in meal plan options on campus? Please check out the attached flyers for information on faculty and staff meal plans.   Full-time faculty and staff can now purchase a 75 meal block...

Posted: April 18, 2019, 9:31 AM

Bike to Work Day - May 17th!

Bike to Work Day is a national campaign that celebrates bicycling as a healthy commuting option, while promoting public awareness of its safety and environmental benefits.  Join the Baltimore...

Posted: April 18, 2019, 8:33 AM