Please note that most wellness programs are currently being held via Zoom.
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Cook This, Not That
Cooking at home can be a fun, budget-friendly, and delicious way to nourish your body and connect with family. But do your home-cooked meals need a nutrition makeover? Join Wellness Workdays for this informative session where you will learn how to choose a healthy recipe, make ingredient swaps, and turn your favorite meals into the healthiest version they can be. This wellness webinar counts toward 2024 Wellness Rewards.
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Tuesday, April 30 12-1 PM
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May
Roll and Recover Yoga
Roll & Recover will help you erase tension in that spot right between your shoulder blades that’s been nagging at you all day (along with the rest of your body). Stretch shortened muscles with restorative yoga poses. Join Jessie Dwiggins to roll out muscle tension using grippy, pliable massage balls. Recover joint range of motion with mobility exercises. All while breathing deeply to soothe your nerves. Please wear suitable fitness attire and bring a water bottle. This fitness session counts toward 2024 Wellness Rewards.
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Wednesday, May 1 12-1 PM Alumnae Hall, Crystal Room
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Women's Transitions: Healthy Lifestyle Choices During and After Menopause
Menopause is an important transition in a woman’s life. Join Jennifer Zartarian as she covers the signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, as well as health challenges during this time. She’ll end the discussion with evidence-based lifestyle and nutrition choices for the menopausal years and beyond. This wellness webinar counts toward 2024 Wellness Rewards.
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Thursday, May 2 12-1 PM
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Savi and Student Loan Forgiveness Workshop
The path to reducing your monthly student loan payment and working toward loan forgiveness could be getting much easier. That's because you have access to a robust solution that helps find the best federal repayment and forgiveness programs for your financial situation. Brought to you through TIAA and Savi, this tool not only helps strengthen your financial footing in the short-term, it also positions you for student loan forgiveness. It can reduce your payment based on your income and family size, free up funds that you can direct towards other financial goals, and remove the complexities of forgiveness. Attend a 30-minute webinar exclusive to Brown University employees & family members and you’ll see how easy it is to use Savi, how it works to reduce your monthly payment, and how to get started. This finance session counts toward 2024 Wellness Rewards.
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Tuesday, May 7 12-1 PM
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Closet Clean-Out
Now that spring has arrived it's time for a wardrobe switch. This is the best time to do a closet clean-out. That means reevaluating our wardrobes and cleaning out the unwanted, outdated, and rarely-used items, in order to make room for the pieces that fit and flatter. This workshop will explain Certified Professional Organizer Janine Cavanaugh's 5-step closet clean-out process that will create order, function, and an easy-to-maintain space. Join Janine to learn how to make your closet a stress-free organized space. This wellness webinar counts toward 2024 Wellness Rewards.
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Thursday, May 9 12-1 PM
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Body Positivity
How we feel about ourselves and our bodies impact our daily lives. Join BCBS/Virgin Pulse to learn the Body Positive Model that defines health connectedness of physical, psychological, and emotional needs. Caring for ourselves needs to be done from a place of self-love and appreciation. This wellness webinar counts toward 2024 Wellness Rewards.
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Wednesday, May 15 12-1 PM
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Omega-3's: Oh My!
There’s one type of fat you do not want to cut back on: omega-3 fatty acids! Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in your physical and mental health. Join Wellness Workdays to learn about the big health benefits omega-3s provide, and which foods you should eat to get those omega-3s. This wellness webinar counts toward 2024 Wellness Rewards.
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Thursday, May 16 12-1 PM
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Navigating Market Volatility
Join Fidelity for Navigating Market Volatility. If you’re concerned about the current market downturns, this workshop will review what is happening in the markets and why— and help answer your questions. Learn about the importance of having a plan and staying the course, investing best practices and common pitfalls to avoid during volatile markets. The goal is for you to establish a plan if you don’t have one, feel comfortable with your plan and know where to get help. This finance session counts toward 2024 Wellness Rewards.
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Thursday, May 23 12-1 PM
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Foot Health
Our feet carry us through thousands of steps per day, handle hundreds of tons of force, and keep us ambulatory, which means that they are at high risk for injury and numerous problems. Join Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medical Science, Alpert Medical School, Dr. Michael Battey, DPM, for an informative look at common foot ailments including hammer toes, bunions, corns and calluses, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, as well as diabetic foot concerns. Take a closer look at your feet and learn how to care for these evolutionary marvels that get us from one place to another. This wellness webinar counts toward 2024 Wellness Rewards.
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Thursday, May 30 12-1 PM
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