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Taking Care During a Time of Uncertainty

Tuesday, July 14, 2020
There is a lot of uncertainty in our world and on campus right now. In the summer of 2020, we are still less than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, but for many it may seem like years. Senior Director for UI Wellness/University Human Resources, Megan Hammes, interviewed a few campus experts on behalf of the liveWELL Program for their knowledge on how to cope, move forward, and optimize well-being during these unprecedented times.
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An Apple a Day... Fresh Produce on a Budget

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Tips for buying and easy ways to use fresh produce and a recipe for a tasty and healthy bean and veggie salad.

Financial Well Being

Monday, April 20, 2020
Kelzye Bedwell discusses financial education and management tools, including free financial coaching for UI faculty and staff.

Use USB's east entrance starting March 16

Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Construction will alter access to the University Services Building, affecting traffic to University Human Resources and Facilities Management. Employees and visitors should use USB's east entrant starting March 16.

The Four Pillars of Planning for Retirement

Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Marcie Durian from LivWell Seniors discusses the first pillar of planning for caregiving or retirement in this first of four features on the “Pillars of Planning.”

liveWELL Changes in 2020

Friday, December 27, 2019
liveWELL is rolling out new programs in 2020 - read about the changes in this article!
David Iglehart and Rhonda Halterman

Family Services: A Caregiving Story

Wednesday, December 4, 2019
When UI faculty member David Iglehart and his siblings realized their parents could no longer live on their own, senior resource specialist Rhonda Halterman helped them understand their options.
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Why so Sad?: Shedding Light on SAD

Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Many people prefer the long, bright days of summer to the short, sunless days of winter, but when do the winter blues become SAD, a mental health disorder with effective treatments?
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Social Connectedness and a Thriving Campus

Tuesday, December 3, 2019
There is a g rowing consensus that loneliness is an invisible epidemic that poses a whole host of challenges around health and also our ability to do well at work.
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Exercise is Medicine: An Interview with Lucas Carr

Tuesday, December 3, 2019
The associate professor of health and human physiology talks about the myriad benefits or physical activity and how health professionals can help patients develop exercise routines.