Health Plus
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Wellcast: ‘Three foods you might be missing’
Melinda Jones, registered dietitian and activities coordinator at HealthPlus, sorts out accurate nutritional information. Read MoreOct 10, 2014
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Go for the Gold deadline is Oct. 31
Last year 80 percent of Vanderbilt faculty and staff participated in Go for the Gold and took a step toward good health. Don’t Miss Out! Read MoreOct 10, 2014
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‘Plant-based diets’ Coursera class Oct. 15
Learn about plant-based diets from nutritionist Jamie Pope through Coursera, a free, online learning platform. Read MoreOct 10, 2014
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Babies & You: Choosing a pediatrician Oct. 16
"Choosing a Pediatrician" is the topic of discussion at this free event. Read MoreOct 3, 2014
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Vandy Cooks with chef Lucius Carroll
Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center present “Vandy Cooks: Clean Eating” with chef Lucius Carroll from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the VRWC Demonstration Kitchen. Read MoreOct 1, 2014
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Go for the Gold Impact: Danny McKissack, Grounds Maintenance
Danny McKissack, a facility and service grounds manager, has worked at Vanderbilt for 35 years. He encourages staff in his department to complete Go for the Gold every year. Read MoreSep 24, 2014
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Health plus nutrition tip: Fall into healthy eating
Orange colored fall vegetables like pumpkins, squash and sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamin A. Read MoreSep 19, 2014
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Top 10 reasons to ‘Go for the Gold’
All Vanderbilt faculty and staff who are committed to leading a healthy lifestyle are encouraged to participate in Go for the Gold. Read MoreSep 19, 2014
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Learn to ‘Center your Spirit’ in Game Plan video
In the 2014 Game Plan for your Health video, Divinity Dean Emilie Townes tells us that spiritual energy is about finding ways to slow down and get in touch with our center. Read MoreSep 12, 2014
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Vandy Walk & Talk: ‘Safety 101 with VUPD’
Lieutenant Rochelle Berrios will lead the next installment of Vandy Walk & Talk on Thursday, Sept. 25. Read MoreSep 12, 2014
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Vandy Cooks: Game day favorites with heart
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present “Vandy Cooks: Game day favorites with heart” from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at the VRWC Demonstration Kitchen. Read MoreSep 3, 2014
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Wellcast: Strengthen your emotional core
Emotional wellness isn’t just in your head or your heart. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Wellness coach tip: Get active: start small
Are you too tired at the end of the day for your workout? Make a small start. Read MoreAug 22, 2014
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Wellcast: Help your child succeed at school
Learn from Metro Nashville Public Schools' Gini Pupo Walker on how you can get involved and help your child succeed in the classroom. Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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Vandy Cooks: Marilyn Holmes cooks with cole crop vegetables
Learn what cole crop vegetables are and how to cook them. Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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Arts and sculpture tour Aug. 28
The next Vandy Walk and Talk takes place Aug. 28 with an arts and sculpture tour. Read MoreAug 15, 2014
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Game Plan video features focusing strategies
René Marois (Vanderbilt University) In the 2014 Game Plan for your Health video “Manage your Energy, Maximize your Life,” professor René Marois of the Human Information Processing Laboratory at Vanderbilt says that attention is our ability to focus. You can learn to focus your mind with some… Read MoreJul 31, 2014
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Vanderbilt recognized as a Healthier Tennessee Workplace
Vanderbilt has been recognized as a Healthier Tennessee Workplace, which acknowledges the value the university places on the health and well-being of faculty and staff. The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness, through the Healthier Tennessee initiative, offers the free online Small Starts @ Home tool to help employees… Read MoreJul 31, 2014
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Health Plus success story: Yan-xia Zhong
Share your success story with Health Plus. Read MoreJul 25, 2014
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Health Plus ‘Game Plan’ red carpet event is Aug. 8
Join Health Plus for a celebration of the Game Plan for your Health video, “Manage Your Energy, Maximize Your Life,” on Friday, Aug. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Room 2210. This event… Read MoreJul 24, 2014