Alondra Lozano, SPT, WellCats DIACassandra Arteaga, SPT, WellCats DIA What is a common fear that haunts the start of one’s fitness journey? For many, it is the thought of accidentally experiencing an injury, experiencing or increasing pain, and/or the time commitment associated with physical activity. These concerns, and many others, weigh heavily on the minds […]
Our bones are the foundation of our bodies. They protect all our major organs, and it’s time for us to start protecting them. As we age, our bone health alters—just as the rest of our body does. Males over the age of 50 and post-menopausal females are the most in need of bone health programs […]
Tricia Burke, Ph.D.Professor | Assistant ChairDept. of Communication Studies When I sat down to write this article, I searched Google Scholar for “difficult conversations.” The first page of results was mostly comprised of articles about delivering difficult medical news to patients. There are certainly times when we might be apprehensive about delivering medical news to […]
“From seed to serenity; planting wellness within.” Welcome to a new academic year! The WellCats theme for this year is all about building your Wellness Toolkit. This month, we will introduce this idea and we will build on it each month. Your wellness toolkit is a collection of practices and information you can draw from […]
Personal finance is a critical aspect of life that affects everyone, especially employees who earn a regular income. Effective personal financial management can lead to financial security, reduced stress, and the ability to achieve financial goals. Budgeting: The Foundation Budgeting is the cornerstone of personal finance. It involves creating a plan for how to spend […]
Tricia Burke, Ph.D., Dept. of Communication Studies We are more connected to and reliant upon our devices than ever. We use our phones to check our work emails and to communicate with our friends and family; this means we often see work emails at home and get personal texts at work. The combination of these […]