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Wellness Tips/Articles
H1N1 Flu Prevention and Information
With the H1N1 Flu outbreak, awareness and prevention are very important for everyone’s health. For more information, symptoms, tips, and local resources click here for the UMBC UHS ‘Health Alert’ page.
UMBC H1N1 Pandemic Flu Resource Page
UMBC H1N1 Virus Reporting Information
Other websites for up-to-date information:
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Ways to Keep Your Immune System Strong
In challenging times, especially during flu season, it’s important to take care of ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally. See below for a PDF document and links to external websites with health and immunity-boosting resources.
CNN Article: Follow this eat-right plan to fortify your immune system
Harvard Health Publications Article: How to boost your immune system
Boost Your Immune System WebMD Video
The University of Minnesota 'Taking Charge of Your Health' website has a wealth of resources to create a healthy lifestyle, navigate the health care system, and explore healing practices.
Time and Stress Management
Laura Stack, the Productivity Pro
Looking for good time management tips? Laura’s website has a wealth of tips to improve output, lower stress, and save time. Explore the website, especially under ‘Productivity Resources’ to find a blog, videos, quizzes, webcasts, articles, a newsletter, e-books, tips, and tools.
Stress Management Consultants Article: Top 5 Tips for Greater Peace and Vitality
Stress Management tips from Dr. Joan Borysenko
Dr. Borysenko knows that living your best life is a multidimensional process of caring for body, mind, and soul. Her website offers both practical information and inspiration. The Mind/Body Balance and Stress Reduction section has articles on wellness, stress reduction, how to meditate, and yoga stretches.
Article: Choosing Peace Over Stress
high blood pressure
Article: Information About Blood Pressure
American Heart Association website includes information, a Blood Pressure Quiz, and a Blood Pressure Risk Calculator.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure.
The Mayo Clinic website information and resources about high blood pressure (hypertension).
Tips for Sticking to your Goals
- Reframe your goal
Hone in on a single achievable action. Success begets success, so succeeding at that initial action leaves you with confidence to reach your overall goal. For example, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who focused on making one change, like adding veggies to meals, lost 20 percent more weight than those who dieted.
- Define a monthly objective
Regular goal setting works better than yearlong resolutions, because it allows you to assess what’s working and make adjustments as needed. And because monthly check-ins give you an opportunity to celebrate your progress with a reward, they can keep resolve going strong.
- Take slipups in stride
Studies show that small missteps actually boost resolve. Successful goal setters know that mistakes happen, so they expect them and mentally prepare for them. Instead of saying ‘I’ve failed,’ say, ‘I’ve done really well up until now, so I can forgive myself and move on.’ Then recommit to your goal. It’s the ability to get back on track that makes the difference.
Tips for building your immune system:
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Exercise regularly.
- Keep stress in check.
- Get adequate sleep each night.