From food and healthy recipes to fitness exercises and research studies, the AHWC blog offers expert health and wellness advice.
Tis’ the season for holiday travel. And, with travel can very easily come backslidden ways when it comes to eating and exercise. We’re here to assure you it doesn’t have to be that way. EXOS has developed the following easy-to-manage travel tips that will help ensure the holidays don’t derail your healthy habits. Pack a…
Ingredients 4 Large egg whites (1/2 cup liquid egg whites) 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1/2 t chocolate protein powder Stevia (or sweetener of choice) to taste Preparation 1. Spray a small, microwaveable dish (like a ramekin) with cooking spray. The “souffle” rises a lot, so make sure the dish has a little…
When we think about stress or being stressed, there’s a negative feeling that follows. After all, with synonyms like strain, pressure, worry, anxiety, trouble, and difficulty, the connotation by nature is a negative one. However, not all stress is bad. There is a level of stress that is good for you. It’s called eustress (/yo͞oˈstres/) and it’s the kind that…
Increase resilience and reduce stress and revitalize your body and mind What does it mean to be resilient? It means you have the ability and the power to overcome challenges of all kinds—trauma, tragedy, personal crisis, stress. Basically, life, right? Resiliency is the ability to face setbacks, failures, pain (both emotional and physical) with confidence…
TRY STATE of SLIM in GROUP CLASSES or INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS You can find your new self this January with our new slate of State of Slim classes. Our State of Slim program is available in small group classes or one-on-one sessions with a registered dietitian or a physician. You can also select optional fitness packages…
Wellbeing 360 events offer stress-free (and healthy) holiday recipes that’ll make any household happy and stress reduction techniques for any occasion! While you might not want yet another event to attend, our Wellbeing 360 event in December has what you need to reduce your holiday stress! Wellbeing 360 is a new and interactive series of…
Regular physical activity can help manage stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, depression and arthritis. You’ve heard people say “A body in motion stays in motion,” right? Well, what you may not have heard is just how many health benefits you receive from even the simplest of movements. For instance, did you know that regular…
Kelly McNamee is a licensed massage therapist and a fitness specialist here at the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. After an accomplished track and field career at the University of Washington, Kelly found her passion in sports massage and training. ASK THE EXPERT: Can massage help me get through a stressful holiday season? A good…
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