Health Plus

Make hydration a priority this year. Choosing sugar-sweetened, alcoholic or high-calorie coffee drinks over water throughout the day can cause you to consume excess calories with very little nutrition. Water is a vital nutrient to the life of every cell in the body and serves a number of essential function Read More

A new year is a great time for creating new goals. And when setting your goals, it's best to make them specific, measurable, action-based, realist and time-bound (SMART). Setting goals that are simple and straightforward will help you move forward with confidence. Read More

Control is the Goal is a blood pressure management program offered twice yearly to Vanderbilt faculty and staff who have high blood pressure (hypertension) or are at high risk for developing high blood pressure. Enroll now. The next program begins Feb. 6. Read More

Vanderbilt Health Plus' Health Risk Assessment is a tool to identify personal health risks and ways to improve. Read More

Health Plus offers Babies and You, a worksite prenatal health promotion program for faculty and staff, their spouses, and/or dependent children who become pregnant. The program encourages early and consistent prenatal care and provides monthly educational opportunities including topics like breastfeeding, nutrition, coping with the discomforts of pregnancy, newborn care, choosing a pediatrician and more. The next session begins Jan. 21. Read More

Emily Cox, a certified health education specialist with Health Plus, will help you discover the essentials for nourishing your body and feeling your best. “Eat Well, Live Well” is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 18, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Read More

Join Dr. Ana Nobis, assistant professor of clinical medicine, as she answers top questions related to coronavirus. In this webinar, you will gain important insights about COVID-19 prevention, exposure and how to safely go forward while staying connected with others. Read More

This year, all faculty and staff can play Hold the Stuffing Wellness Bingo to celebrate good health over the holiday season. Participants can earn entries into a prize drawing for 15 e-gift cards to Amazon. Read More

Added sugar contributes calories to our diet with little to no nutrients. Use the following tips to cut your sugar intake while satisfying your sweet cravings. Read More

Watch the Healthier You presentation “Having Compassion Amidst Holiday Stress.” Read More

The holiday season is usually a time for workplace celebrations, family gatherings with hugs and food, and friends connecting at parties. This year will be different due to the current pandemic. Here are some ideas on how you and yours can enjoy a virtual holiday. Read More

The holidays can be a great time to enjoy foods and activities you don't at other times of year, but many people find it difficult to maintain patterns of healthy eating and regular physical activity. Good food and good times go hand in hand, but they don't have to derail your goals. Read More

Celebrate good health this holiday season with Health Plus' Hold the Stuffing weight maintenance program. Submit an initial weigh-in prior to Thanksgiving (Nov. 11-25). After the new year, submit a final weigh-in (Jan. 4-15). Read More

Mindful Breaks are now offered via Zoom teleconferencing. Health Plus offers Mindful Breaks, where faculty and staff can join in guided stretching and breathing to feel relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed. Read More

Watch "How Food Connects Us: A Healthier You Presentation." Health Plus is part of Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness. Health Plus' mission is to advance healthy lifestyle practices for faculty and staff. Read More

Health Plus offers Babies and You, a worksite prenatal health promotion program for faculty and staff, spouses and/or dependent children who become pregnant. Read More

Join Health Plus and Dr. Raeshell Sweeting to learn the latest in breast cancer facts, risk reduction and screening guidelines, and enjoy creating awareness with Vanderbilt's Think Pink community. Read More

New sessions of the Health Plus Diabetes Prevention Program, to be offered remotely, are planned to begin in early January 2021. Sign up for a virtual information session to learn more about the program. Read More

Vanderbilt's award-winning three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking action to reduce those risks. Read More

October is Depression Awareness Month. Now more than ever, it is important to take stock of your mood and mental health. Read More