wellness program
May 27, 2016
Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff logged exercise minutes for the final time May 8 in HealthTrails, a 12-week exercise incentive competition. Sponsored by the Wellness Program, HealthTrails participants were asked to exercise 30 minutes a day, five times a week and to count their…
May 26, 2016
Binge or excessive drinking can derail a healthy lifestyle. For those who want to better control their use of alcohol, LivingSmart may be the answer. This online program, free to benefits-eligible CWRU faculty and staff, offers a way to overcome the need to drink. Based in cognitive behavioral…
May 16, 2016
Due to popular demand, the Wellness Program has added a second mindfulness class to the summer lineup. “Our first class filled in under two hours,” Wellness Coordinator Mary Ann Dobbins said. “So we are thrilled to offer a second class.” The mindfulness class will be held on Tuesdays May 31-July…
May 12, 2016
Faculty and staff Wellness Participants who have completed classes in stress management, physical activity, nutrition or tobacco cessation at some point this year may now attest to program completion for 2016. Participants can receive $100 for one program or $200 for two program completions in…
March 25, 2016
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a challenge for many. Fortunately the free Selfhelpworks program, LivingLean, offers a chance for faculty and staff to overcome barriers to healthy eating. The program is 12 sessions long, with each session lasting about 20 minutes. With each class,…
March 08, 2016
Struggling with stress either at home or at work? Faculty and staff members who previously participated in the S.M.A.R.T. (Stress Management and Resilience Training) class either in 2014 or 2015 have the chance to expand and improve their stress-management techniques and practices with S.M.A.R.T.…
February 12, 2016
Improve your fitness and enjoy healthy competition with co-workers by participating in Health Trails, a 12-week exercise incentive program. All benefits-eligible faculty and staff are welcome to join in the fun of Health Trails, which encourages 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week.…
February 04, 2016
The CWRU Wellness Program now offers Selfhelpworks, a suite of programs that can help benefits-eligible faculty and staff make healthy lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, smoke cessation, stress resilience and more. The self-paced programs typically take six to eight weeks and are available on…
February 01, 2016
Registration opens today for Health Trails, a 12-week exercise incentive program for benefits-eligible faculty and staff. Individuals or small groups of four to six members are encouraged to participate b logging exercise minutes daily while virtually traveling down one of six hiking trails. Daily…
January 25, 2016
Low back pain can affect workers of all ages. The CWRU Wellness Program offers two classes to help benefits-eligible faculty and staff improve their core strength, stability and health. Healthy Backs and Bodies 1 is a four-week course that combines practical applications with current research to…