ENHANCE YOUR WELLNESS
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The Center for Student Wellness and Campus Recreation Services will hold the annual Student Wellness Fair on Oct. 1.
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A Healthier U
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By PEAK Health & Fitness BODY COMPOSITION Body composition is a measurement of a person’s fat mass and fat free (lean) mass. Testing your body composition can be a great way to set, monitor and reach realistic health and fitness goals. General measurements such as weight and BMI can be less specific in relation to […]
Read MoreHISTORY OF HIV/AIDS IN UTAH
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The work of Dr. Kristen Ries and her physician assistant Maggie Snyder — the first Utah health care providers to treat patients with HIV and AIDS in the 1980s — will be chronicled in new oral history and special collections project at the U.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT SUPPLEMENTS By Peak Health and Fitness Are you considering taking vitamin or mineral supplements? Do you think you need them? Or that they “can’t hurt” so you may as well take them? Here are some questions to ask before you decide to take them. 1. Do I really need them? […]
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HOW HAVE FOOD PORTIONS CHANGED IN 20 YEARS? By Peak Health and FitnessYou may have noticed restaurant food portions have gotten larger. Or maybe not – larger plates, cups and serving dishes can fool the eyes. Some restaurants openly announce “super-size portions” while other increases are not advertised. Many single meals now provide enough calories […]
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EATING ON A BUDGET By Peak Health and Fitness Eating healthy can be affordable. Here are eight tips for shopping smart while on a budget. 1. Make a list and stick to it: You can cut costs at the grocery store by buying only the foods that you need for the week. Making a list […]
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NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM By Peak Health and Fitness What is the University of Utah CDC-National Diabetes Prevention Program? A study done by the Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group in 2002 showed that type 2 diabetes can be prevented in adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes by making moderate lifestyle changes. Since […]
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How to Prevent and Treat Mosquito and Tick Bites By University of Utah Public Affairs HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS By PEAK Health and Fitness Easy, quick, and nutritious snacks are a great way to help you stay on track with healthful eating habits. Many of these foods can be packed in a bag, stored in a […]
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Have you heard about PEAK Health and Fitness offering low-cost, high quality fitness classes for university employees and their family members right on campus? PEAK fitness class participants are amazing. This month, Douglas Wawrzynski is being spotlighted. He recently made inspiring improvements to his personal health and fitness and the wellness of his family. Congratulations, […]
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What does it mean to “Be Well?” Come learn all about it at this weeklong celebration of wellness.
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HEALTHY BREAKFAST ON THE RUN By Peak Health and FitnessYou’ve heard it before, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Kick start your metabolism and get your brain going by eating a healthy breakfast each morning. Aim to include whole grains, protein and even fat. This will keep you feeling […]
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SUMMER FITNESS – STRATEGIES TO TAKE THE EDGE OFF THE HEAT By Max Polin, M.S. For the training exerciser, it may not be possible to choose goal events that are in pleasant climates and out of the direct sunlight. That’s when heat acclimatizing can come to the rescue. If you have to compete in the […]
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