Wellness and Health - Fall 2005

 
 
Workshop Description
   

Tobacco Use: Why and How to Stop it Now
Thursday, October 13
12:00-12:45
Kirby Student Center 323
Brown Bag

Tobacco use is harmful not only to smokers but also to those around them. This workshop will focus on the adverse health effects of tobacco use and available methods of smoking cessation. Pharmaceutical approaches, as well as counseling, stress management, and scientific research projects will be discussed. Local resources will be highlighted and contact information will be available.

Presented by Natalie Ceballos and Angie Harju. Natalie is a Research Assistant Professor in Behavioral Sciences. Angie is an Assistant Scientist in Behavioral Medicine Laboratory and the coordinator of the Stress and Tobacco Addiction Research project.

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Yoga
Tuesday, October 18
10:30-11:30
135 SpHC
Learn how yoga can help you improve your strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance as well as reduce stress.Everyone welcome....even if you're "not flexible". Wear clothing that does not restrict your movement. Mats provided.

Speaker: Linda Glisson, UMD Continuing Education

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Shoulder Injuries
Tuesday, November 1
12:00-1:00
Kirby Student Center 333

This session is a discussion of shoulder injuries and their treatment. There will be an emphasis on workplace shoulder injuries.

Speaker: Dr. Brian Konowalchuk, SMDC Occupational Medicine Physician

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Diabetes Risk Factors
Wednesday, November 2
12:00-1:00
Kirby Student Center 333

This session is a discussion of the risk of diabetes and the increased incidence. It will answer the question "am I at risk and what can I do about it?"

Speaker: Susan Rhodes, Nurse, QuickCare

   
Funding for the Wellness Workshops provided in part by the
University of Minnesota UPlan Wellness.