[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] 6 ways to fit fitness into a busy schedule We know life can be a little crazy sometimes, but fitting physical activity into your daily life can be easier than you think. Here are six tips to help make sure you get some activity every day. Work out in the morning. Set […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] SALT LAKE SUMMERS Need ideas of ways to get outside alone or with the family during the summer? Here is a list of PEAK’s top 10 things to do in and around Salt Lake City this summer: Utah’s Hogle Zoo Park City Olympic Park Liberty Park and Tracy Aviary Red Butte Garden […]
Read MoreOUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND SEVERE WEATHER With the warm weather upon us, outdoor activities such as concerts, picnics and barbecues will be a great ways to create fun and team unity. However, injuries caused by lightning strikes are the number one serve weather incidents for the state of Utah. If you are organizing an outdoor activity, […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] BRINGING MINDFULNESS TO FOOD Mindfulness is a type of meditation practice that has been gaining popularity in recent years, though it has been around much longer. Perhaps one of the reasons behind this recent surge in popularity is the ability to practice mindfulness in a variety of ways. Not only can you […]
Read MoreFIREWORK SAFETY AND UTAH’S JULY HOLIDAYS The university and surrounding Salt Lake City neighborhoods are prohibited from using any kind of fireworks during the July holidays. (See the map) Hot and dry conditions warrant extreme care along the university’s east bench especially. Fireworks and open fires of any kind are not allowed. If grilling out of […]
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Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] RESISTANCE TRAINING AND TYPE 2 DIABETES According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) the number of Americans with diabetes in 2012 was 29.1 million people which represents 9.3 percent of the total population. In that same year the ADA reported that 86 million people aged 20 or older had prediabetes, this an […]
Read MoreFIREWORK SAFETY AND UTAH’S JULY HOLIDAYS The university and surrounding Salt Lake City neighborhoods are prohibited from using any kind of fireworks during the July holidays. (See the map) Hot and dry conditions warrant extreme care along the University’s east bench especially. Fireworks and open fires of any kind are not allowed. If grilling out of […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] HEALTHY SNACKING Snacks can be an important addition to your diet whether you are an athlete needing to refuel after a run, a busy parent trying to feed kids or a working professional without enough time in the day. Snacks can provide you with carbohydrates and healthy fats for energy, while also […]
Read MoreHAZARD COMMUNICATIONS Chemicals used in campus office and research operations alike pose a wide range of health hazards (such as irritation, sensitization and carcinogenicity) and physical hazards (such as flammability, corrosion and reactivity). At the University of Utah, it is the responsibility of each supervisor to ensure that chemicals in their areas are properly labeled […]
Read Morestand up to falls Slips, trips and falls are one of the leading causes on injury at a work place and one of the most preventable. Be cautious and follow these steps to lesson your chance of having a slip trip of fall injury: Secure electrical and phone cords away from walking areas, such as […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] FOUR REASONS TO BIKE TO WORK Better health, more energy, save cash and more fun … It’s official — cycling is a great choice in many ways. Here are just a few reasons to bike to work. 1. Feel happier: Spending time outside can cheer you up. You’ll also enjoy increased self-esteem […]
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