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Romy Villaluz
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Therapies UCD Health
It is important to support the Health and Well-being of everyone on campus who is willing to give it their effort. No matter the department, we all share in the responsibility of each other.
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Featured Wellness Mini-Grant
UC Davis Heart and Vascular Center
Heart and Vascular Center wellness ambassador, Gina Flaharty, used her department's mini-grant funds to purchase a Vitamix to make healthy smoothies and soups. Through the purchase of a department Vitamix, she hoped to strengthen her department's community and encourage social time among colleagues to prepare and enjoy healthy snacks.
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Brown Bag Brainstorming Sessions
Save the date! Join us to brainstorm ideas for the upcoming fiscal year! Share your mini-grant successes and other ideas with your fellow Wellness Ambassadors. Please bring your lunch.
Sacramento: Tuesday, July 16
Education Building, Room 3204
11:30 am – 1 pm
Davis: Thursday, July 18
Asmundson Hall, Room 242 - "Jack Hanna Conference Room"
11:30 am – 1 pm
For more information email wellbeing@ucdavis.edu.
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Newly Renovated Rec Pool Facility Open to
Students, Faculty & Staff
Students, faculty and staff who want to watch their end-of-quarter stress float away will be able to take a dip in the newly renovated Recreation Pool this Summer! The facility also offers a new volleyball court and opportunities for lap swimming, swim lessons, aqua fitness classes, outdoor yoga classes, and special events and activities.
For pool hours visit the Campus Recreation and Unions website.
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Getting enough sleep?
Sleep is just as important as eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise. Sleep helps keep your mind and body in good shape!
Busy schedules often make getting enough quality sleep a challenge. In this article by sociologist and coach, Christine Carter, reveals the underlying beliefs and assumptions that can thwart our attempts at sleep habit change. Read more
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Join the UC Davis Slack Team!
Slack is an online communication tool that allows teams to collaborate in real-time via public or private chat channels. With Slack you can:
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- Access public channels used by UC Davis faculty, staff, and students to engage in campus-wide conversations and collaborations.
- Engage on private channels that allow you to work within your team. These chats will only be accessible to your team members.
- Share images, files, or any resources with other Slack members, publicly or privately.
To create your Slack account, follow the link here and click "Join the UC Davis Slack Team!" Once you've made your account, add "#wellness_ambassadors" as one of your channels to stay up-to-date on all of our news!
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Aggie Air
In partnership with CSU San Marcos, UC Davis is piloting a tobacco use tracking tool called Aggie Air. This online tool aims to collect real-time data about tobacco waste and use trends around campus, including e-cigarettes, vapes and JUULs. AggieAir.org is simple to use and those that participate will be eligible for a weekly drawing to win prizes, including gift cards!
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For more information on the UC Smoke and Tobacco Free policy, visit breathefree.ucdavis.edu. Help us keep UC Davis clean!
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Enroll in UC Living Fit Forever
UC Living Fit Forever offers a variety of fitness classes every day of the week, all completely free! Check out a list of their current offerings. Class times and locations will be shared with members upon enrollment, but will be held mainly at ACC Ellison Building and Davis 1 Suite 1300 on Stockton and X Street in Sacramento.
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To enroll, please email the completed medical clearance and liability waiver to hs-uclivingfitforever@ucdavis.edu. Every new member receives a free yoga mat upon attending their first class!
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Health Management and Education 2019 Classes
Health Management and Education is located in Sacramento, but the provided link can also help you locate health-centered classes in cities nearest to you, including Davis, Folsom, Roseville, & more! Whether you're looking to participate in a new exercise class, searching for workshops on healthy lifestyles, or just curious about what is being offered this year, be sure to check out the calendar of classes here.
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Recommended Apps for Summer
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 Planning replenishing Vitamim D this Summer? Wherever you go in the world, dminder is the app that tracks the sun and tells you when you can get Vitamin D. The stopwatch interface lets you set your session target by either amount of D to get or time. All your doses of D, from the sun or supplements, are used to continuously estimate your current level. |
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 If you're hitting the beach this summer season, Swim Guide makes it easy to know the water quality at your beach. The app makes finding clean, swimmable water simple. Swim Guide provides you with current recreational water quality information for 7,000 of your favorite freshwater and marine beaches. |
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How to stay hydrated this summer!
Summer is here! And so are the typical Davis heat waves. Good hydration is extremely important to help our body to function properly and to feel good. Not drinking enough water can cause exhaustion, headaches, dizzines, low blood pressure, skin problems and may lower our productivity.
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Here are some tips that can be helpful for the next couple months:
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Don’t drink water only when you feel thirsty! Try drinking small amounts of water throughout the day. You can add some fruit or herbs, such as mint leaves, to create a more refreshing and flavorful taste.
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Eat foods with high content of water, such as fruits and vegetables. Watermelon and strawberries are an excellent option since they are around 90% water and are high in fiber and other nutrients.
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Avoid alcohol since it can promote dehydration or just make sure to drink extra water if you decide to consume it.
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Wear light colored clothes and limit sun exposure at mid-day.
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Check your urine. Urine can be used as an indicator of dehydration. The darker it is, the more likely you’re dehydrated.
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Be aware of how much water you need. Some people may need more water than others, if you have a certain health condition, make sure to talk to your health care provider in order to avoid dehydration.
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Farro is a type of wheat that cooks soft in about 25 minutes. It has a nutty flavor and a bit of a crunch. This salad would be a wonderful addition to your BBQ menu!
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Did you know that the Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being program offers Nutrition Services?
Ask the Dietitian! Submit your question via this ‘ask the dietitian’ survey. If we answer your question, you win a prize!
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Campaigns to Watch For!
We have some fun challenges planned for you coming in the fall! Sign up for our listserv to be notified of details.
Doing your own nutrition, physical activity, or wellness campaign? Let us help you with ideas or any information you might need!
Email our team at wellbeing@ucdavis.edu for more information.
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Our Mindful Moment section brings you tips and resources to support your mindfulness meditation practice.
Awe Walk
Learn how to turn an ordinary walk into an awe inspiring walk in this article from the Greater Good Science Center. Enjoy!
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Each month we'll feature events that could help contribute to one or more of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. Use the Dimensions of Wellness legend above to view which events align with which dimensions.
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