A HEALTHIER UNIVERSITY BEGINS WITH A HEALTHIER U!

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SBU HR Healthier U e-Newsletter | Winter 2024

BE SAFE

Heart-Safe Snow Shoveling

Most heart attacks occur early AM
After waking up, wait about an hour before you shovel
Stretch before you start
For more, visit Heart Safety

Harmful Effects of Sitting for Long Periods

American adults spend ~ 11 to 12 hours a day sitting
Long periods of sitting increases risk of heart disease & death
Interrupt long periods of sitting with light activity
For more, visit Sitting for Long Periods

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Vitamin D levels drop during winter months
Certain medications inhibit vitamin D production
Women 4x as likely to be diagnosed with SAD
For more, visit SAD

Aging in Place

Set up your home now with this checklist
Find out how a current illness may impact you later
Be prepared with medical alert IDs
For more, visit Aging in Place

A HEALTHIER UNIVERSITY BEGINS WITH A HEALTHIER U! This is a ciompliation of pohotos showcasign healthy lifestyle choices such as exercise, mindfulness and healthy eating.

BE AWARE

Feet Always Cold?

Frequent coldness in feet may be a sign of an underlying health condition, such as peripheral artery disease (PAD), which can affect circulation in limbs. Learn More

Lyme Arthritis

Ticks can latch, bite, have their blood meal & fall off unnoticed. Lyme arthritis is the most common manifestation of late Lyme disease. Learn More

Pediatric Arthritis

Yes, it's common in children! Left unchecked, it can cause irreversible side effects, including blindness, stunted growth & lifelong disabilities. Learn More

Pediatric Hypertension

A growing problem with long-term health risks. Typically shows no overt symptoms — get regular blood pressure readings. Learn More

BE PRESENT

VIRTUAL MINDFUL MEDITATION SERIES

Online meditations for the winter. To learn more and sign up, visit Mindful Series

WINTERING - A SEASON OF REST WORKSHOP

Online from 12pm to 1pm on 1/6, 1/15, 1/28. To learn more and sign up, visit Wintering

GRIEF OVER THE HOLIDAYS

Online Workshop. To learn more and sign up, visit Grief Workshop

SPIN, YOGA, & ZUMBA

Classes start the week of 2/3. To learn more and sign up, visit Fitness Classes

BE A SHARER

Kale & Red Quinoa Soup

Stony Brook's Dietetic Internship Program has shared their Recipe

NEAT Tip of the Season

Subsitute monk fruit for sugar! Want to share your recipe or NEAT tip? Visit Be a Sharer

Let Us Know What You Think!

Your feedback makes us better - visit Feedback

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