WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
The Healthier U e-Newsletter | Spring 2025
BE INFORMED
Build Your Financial Future
- Productive Assets can help you build:
- A car can help you get other assets
- Training/Education can help secure a career or higher pay
Older Americans Month
- May 2025 Theme: Flip the Script
- NYS first ever Master Plan for Aging
- Set up your home now: Aging in Place
Visit Center for Healthy Aging
Flood Safety
- 2 feet of fast-moving flood water will float a car
- Know your property's flood levels
- Maintain proper water runoff/drainage
Honey Bees — Flying Dollar Bills!
- Like flying dollar bills buzzing over U.S. crops
- Pollen (bee bread) is main source of protein
- Threats include exposure to pesticides
BE AWARE!
Reduce Risk: Gynecologic Cancers
In some cases, HPV can cause cervical cancer. Study found that eating certain veggies could actually help your body eliminate the virus.
Testicular Cancer: Highly Treatable, Usually Curable
Ask a physician about changes in your testicles (e.g. appearance) as soon as noticed.
Colorectal Cancer: Extremely Curable if Caught Early
Colonoscopy: only test that can identify & treat polyps in the entire colon. Recent changes make it a gentler experience.
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY
Fri. Mar. 7, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wang Center's Zodiac Gallery
MINDFUL EATING WORKSHOP
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MONEY SMART SEAWOLVES
Tues. Apr. 29, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Sign Up
THE SEAWOLF SHUFFLE - FREE 5K WALK/RUN
Sat. May 3. Sign-Up
"THE COUCH" INFO SESSION
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COUCH TO 5K: 6-WEEK PROGRAM
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MINDFULNESS MEDITATION SERIES
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GARDENING FOR WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
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SPIN, YOGA, & ZUMBA
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Immune-Boosting Shot
With consistently frigid temperatures outside, now is the time to protect your immune system so that you can stay healthy and illness-free all season. Whip up this "shot" for a quick immune boost! Shared by Paula Montagna, MS, RD, CDN, Clinical Nutrition Manager at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. Recipe adapted from stepintomygreenworld.com and Glow by Popsugar.
Ingredients
• 1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tablespoons Manuka/raw honey
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• Big pinch of dried turmeric
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions:
- Whisk all ingredients in bowl
- Pour into a small glass or shot glass
- Enjoy!
NEAT Tip of THE SEASON
Substitute monk fruit for sugar. Want to share your recipe or NEAT tip? Visit Be a Sharer
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