Healthy VU

October is Depression Awareness Month. It serves as a reminder that clinical depression is a common medical illness affecting more than 16 million adults in the United States each year. Like screenings for other illnesses, depression screenings should be a routine part of health care. Read More

Did you know that researchers who work with animals run the risk of developing allergies to them? Occupational Health conducts screenings to identify people who are starting to develop allergies to their animals and can intervene to protect the worker from overexposure and prevent asthma. Read More

Baby walkers are often sold to parents as devices that will help children walk independently sooner, even though research suggests that it actually delays the start of walking. Read More

Natural disasters, even when far away, can cause children to become concerned about their own safety. Here’s how to talk them through it. Read More

After nine and a half months in the hospital with his newborn daughter, a father shares strategies for families coping with long inpatient stays. Read More

Health Plus wants to support you in having a healthy pregnancy by offering prenatal education programs to encourage early and consistent prenatal care. Read More

Receive the information and tools you need to make better food choices during this interactive session. Read More

Work/Life Connections–EAP offers resources to assist in learning more about how to identify and help those who may be contemplating or talking about plans to harm themselves. Read More

Group swim lesson registration is available online now at the Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center. Read More

Follow along with Health Plus’s new Body Weight Exercise video to experience a quick, effective workout anywhere, anytime. Read More

Join Bryson Eubanks as he presents information to help answer the question: What are the legal steps to plan for the future if using Medicare and Medicaid? Read More

Physical activity boosts health, including for people being treated for breast cancer. Read More

Participate in programs to measure blood pressure, weight and body mass index. These numbers can be used on your yearly Compass Health Assessment and Wellness Actions Log for the Go for the Gold program. Read More

You can play an important role in creating a culture of wellness at Vanderbilt. Wellness Commodores lead by example through their enthusiastic commitment to wellness. Read More

The Rec's Intramural Sports program is an opportunity to play sports, build friendships, improve health, relieve stress, develop skills, and have fun!  Read More

Join the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center for 45-minute outdoor yoga classes this fall. Read More

Have fun learning the art of boxing while getting fit! These non-contact coed boxing classes will be taught by USA Boxing Coach and certified personal trainer, Tramaine Crook. Read More

Watch as nutrition experts demonstrate culinary techniques to help prepare dishes. Attendees will receive samples of the dishes created and recipes complete with nutrition analysis. Read More

Interested in learning more about fitness at the Rec? Reserve your space now for one of the upcoming 30-minute Vandy Fit informational fitness tours offered during the month of September. Read More

Taking a child to the emergency room can be scary, but being prepared can make the experience less traumatic. Read More