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Webinar – Diabetes: The Sweet Truth

Designed to help those currently living with Diabetes those at risk for developing Diabetes. Topics covered include Diabetes Type 1, Type 2, prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes.

Webinar – The Ketogenic Diet: Is It for Me?

Low carbohydrate diets have been popular for years, but what makes the ketogenic diet different, and who is it appropriate for? Join UA registered dietitian Sheena Gregg as she shares an overview of the keto diet to help you determine if this therapeutic diet is appropriate for you and your health goals.

Webinar – Fitness MythBusters: Part 2

With all the videos, fads, and trends out there, it’s hard to tell fact from fiction when it comes to fitness. The good news is, University Recreation’s Charles Burroughs is here to bust some of those common myths and give you the truth about exercise and how to make it work for you.

Spotlight on Wellness

This week’s Spotlight on Wellness is Tabitha. She shares how you can always find a way to incorporate some type of exercise into your life no matter which season you’re in. Tabitha is also big supporter of Crimson Couch to 5K! Read more of her wellness story.

Webinar – Mindful Eating

Mindful Eating Interventions include mindful meditation and apply mindfulness techniques to develop an awareness of hunger and satiety cues, emotional states associated with eating, and external triggers to eat. Dr. Linda Knol is a Registered Dietitian with specialized training in mindful eating.  In this one-hour session, she will introduce several mindful eating techniques and discuss the benefits of using these practices.

Spotlight on Wellness

The Spotlight on Wellness this week shares how the recent MoveSpring challenge encouraged her to change up her usual workout routine. Allison’s advice is to approach exercise as an opportunity to see what your body can do. Read the full story.

Webinar – Hidden Sugars & How to Spot Them

Let’s learn how to spot hidden sugars in the foods and beverages we consume. Join Megan McManus, senior food and nutrition student, as she explains what added sugars do to our bodies and how to find better alternatives.