Quitting Smoking? You Don't Have to Gain Weight
Many people worry about gaining weight when they quit smoking. Most people do gain weight, but it’s usually less than 10 lbs. Most of the gain happens in the first six months after you quit.
The good news is that there are steps you can take to minimize your weight gain.
Click here for more information on maintaining your weight after you quit smoking.
Monthly Stretch Break Videos
Knowing how important it is to maintain good ergonomic practices at the computer, Healthy USM will be featuring a short monthly stretch break video. We encourage you to view the videos and then practice these desk exercises on a regular basis to be more comfortable at your workstation and to reduce your chances of getting computer related injuries.
If you are being treated for computer related injury, please check with your physician before doing any exercises.
**November's feature: Eye Exercises for Computer Users
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=W10j2fL0hy0
**October's feature is: Hand and wrist exercise-Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=HUvZ_yGvdbk
**September’s feature starts with: Basic Workstation Ergonomics-Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=KUU6FYxE0YU
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Monthly Quiz
National Health Observances
American Diabetes Month
Educating yourself about diabetes can help ensure more sensitivity and awareness, better medical care, and increased quality of life. Go to www.diabetes.org to find reliable information on a variety of topics and issues related to the prevention and management of diabetes.
National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
A diet rich in cruciferous and green leafy vegetables, nuts, fish, and tomatoes and low in red meat and high-fat dairy products may protect against Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests. Click here for more information. http://www.webmdhealth.com/nl/nlv.aspx?id=gbfXnrIjhSA=&s=10805
More Features
Are you ready to call it quits?
Are you trying to quit smoking, or thinking about quitting? Perhaps you’ve tried to quit but found it hard to not smoke? Quitting can be difficult, but every time you try, you will be closer to living without tobacco. For free personal support to quit contact the Maine Center for Tobacco Independence. For more information, click here: http://www.tobaccoindependence.org/smokers/resources.php
Surviving the holidays for people with diabetes
The holidays can be a tough time for families, especially families dealing with diabetes. But there's no reason you can't take it all in stride. With a little preparation and some diabetes know-how under your belt, you'll be ready to face any holiday head-on. Check out the American Diabetes Association’s website http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/planning-meals/holiday-meal-planning/ for a quick guide for tips on how to enjoy the holidays.
Recipes of the Month
The recipe we are featuring this month is Cherry Biscotti.
RiseUP UMS
Healthy USM would like to inform you that the University of Maine System has created a new wellness website for all employees, family members, and retirees. RiseUP UMS, is the official name for the new UMS wellness program. The UMS wellness program is not replacing individual campus wellness programs such as the Healthy USM Employee Wellness Program. We will continue to serve our USM community and also work together with the University of Maine System’s efforts to keep our University employees and their families healthy. Click here to go to RiseUP UMS website.
Employee Assistance Program
USM, along with all campuses in the University of Maine System, has contracted with CIGNA Behavioral Health to provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees. Services include free counseling sessions and 24-hour crisis intervention. You can reach CIGNA 24 hours a day, seven days a week by making a confidential, toll free call. Call 1-877-622-4327 or access the CIGNA Web site at cignabehavioral.com. If you would like further information about the program please contact our Benefits Office at 780-5218, 780-5653, or call Suzanne Roy, Health Promotion Manager, at 228-8151.
