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WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE

The Healthier U e-Newsletter | Summer 2024

 

BE SAFE

 

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Water Safety Tips

Drowning can occur in as little as 2" water; Never take your eyes off children in or around ANY kind of water (e.g., pools, kiddie pools, toilets, car washing buckets etc...).

Water Safety TipsDrowning can occur in as little as 2" water; Never take your eyes off children in or around ANY kind of water (e.g., pools, kiddie pools, toilets, car washing buckets etc...).... More on Water Safety

 

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Heart Safety Tips

Pace yourself during warm weather;ydrate and eat water-rich foods; Check with your doctor before participating in strenuous activities.

Heart Safety TipsPace yourself during warm weather;ydrate and eat water-rich foods; Check with your doctor before participating in strenuous activities.... More on Heart Safety

 

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Sun Safety Tips

Sunscreen doesn't last all day - reapply! 5 seconds, 5 minutes or 5 hours - there's no safe exposure level Swim shirts are in!

Sun Safety TipsSunscreen doesn't last all day - reapply! 5 seconds, 5 minutes or 5 hours - there's no safe exposure level Swim shirts are in! ... More on Sun Safety

 

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Travel Safety Tips

Bring sunscreen, allergy & pain medication; Card(s) stating medical conditions & medical contact #'s;A list of regular medications/dosages.

Travel Safety TipsBring sunscreen, allergy & pain medication; Card(s) stating medical conditions & medical contact #'s;A list of regular medications/dosages.... More on Travel Safety

 

BE ACTIVE, MINDFUL AND WELCOMING!

BE ACTIVE

It's the Little Things

Overwhelmed with the idea of working out? Start small! Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy expended for everything we do that is not sports-like exercise (or sleeping/eating). Add some NEAT to your day:

  • Pick a parking spot that’s farther away;

  • Pace/stand while on the phone;

  • Take the stairs;

  • Have “walking meetings” when possible.

BE MINDFUL

How to Have a Calm, Cool & Collected Summer!

Explore all that HealthierU and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) have to offer - from guided meditations to mindful moments, from journaling workshops to walking programs, from relaxation resources to nutrition tips and much, much more! Visithttps://www.stonybrook.edu/healthieru/programs/

 

BE WELCOMING

NEW HealthierU & EAP Coordinator, Lisa M. Owens, M.S.

Lisa comes to HealthierU excited & dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyle choices for faculty & staff. Also joining Alexis Rodgers as a confidential, voluntary EAP resource, you’ll find Lisa tabling on both sides of campus. Keep an eye out for Lisa's upcoming Meet Your New Colleague feature!

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BE SHARING!

BE SHARING

SUMMER WATERMELON
FETA SALAD

Ingredients
The Salad

¼ - ½ of a watermelon (cubed)
½ cup of crumbled feta cheese 
2 cups of chopped romaine lettuce (washed & dried) 
1/2 cup fresh mint or basil leaves 
1 large cucumber, diced 
1 avocado cubed

The Dressing:

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
2 tablespoons honey 
Juice of half of a lemon 
>2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
Pinch of salt 
Pepper for taste 

Directions:

In a small bowl: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Add salt and pepper for taste as needed.

In a large bowl: Combine the cubed watermelon, feta, lettuce, avocado, and cucumber. Once combined, add fresh mint or fresh basil as desired. Once all the ingredients are together, pour the dressing on top of the salad and whisk together to make sure the dressing is evenly distributed. 

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 1.5 cups Calories:194, Total Fat: 8g, Protein: 4.7g, Total Carbohydrates: 29g, Sodium: 88mg, Sugar: 23g, Added Sugars: 0g, Fiber: 5g 

– Enjoy!

Grace Daly, Graduate Student Assistant - Stony Brook Medicine Nutrition Division and Lindsey Schassberger, Volunteer, Stony Brook Medicine Nutrition Division

Let Us Know What You Think!

What makes for a healthier, happier YOU? How do you balance work at Stony Brook with being well? Have a refreshing recipe or NEAT tip to share? Let us know @ healthieru@stonybrook.edu and we may include you in our next Healthier U newsletter!

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