Fall Into Health Webinars
Earn 25 points in your My Health Rewards account for participating.

Eating Clean, What Does it Mean?
Wednesday, September 20, at noon
If you've seen this buzz phrase circulating recently, you may be a little confused about what constitutes “clean eating.” Do foods have to be fresh, organic and non-GMI to count? Is it a diet? A way of life? Will clean eating actually make you healthier? UAB Dietitian-in-Training Carol Ann Head defines clean eating in a presentation that explores health benefits of limiting processed foods, potential harms of restrictive eating, and evidence-based recommendations for what to include or exclude from your diet.

Health Supporting Habits around Holiday Meals
Monday, November 6, at noon
The end of the year can be a stressful time as our normal schedules are overrun with family gatherings, days of shopping and a lots of big meals and new foods! Join UAB Dietitian-in-Training Pepper Green and learn how to create a game plan to help you navigate the obstacles of holidays meals. The discussion will include eating patterns, special considerations, food safety practices and building a holiday plate.

UAB National Alumni Society Webinars

Can We Starve Ourselves to Better Health and Longer Life?
Tuesday, September 26, at noon
Many believe that a restrictive diet can lead to weight loss and better health, but does restriction actually work? Dr. Steven Austad will take a scientific approach to answering that question.

Head Over Meals: Weight Management Strategies from Behavioral Medicine
Tuesday, October 17, at noon
Wanting to shed a few pounds? You're not alone. Dr. Megan Hays will examine the role of behavioral medicine in weight status and give us evidence-based strategies for improved weight management.

Eating Well on a Budget: Wallet Friendly Strategies for Nutritious Meals
Thursday, January 18, at noon
Enjoying a healthy meal doesn't have to break the bank. Join UAB Employee Wellness Manager Emily Davidson as she shares where to start, tips for meal planning, and how to get the best bang for our buck.

Register for your 2023 Wellscreen
Now through November 13

A Wellscreen is a free 15-minute health screen for all UAB, UAB Hospital, LLC, UA Health Services Foundation, UAB Health System, and Cooper Green employees who are eligible for a medical plan. A Wellscreen measures blood pressure, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood sugar, BMI, triglycerides, and cholesterol/HDL ratio. Click here to register for your free wellness screening today.Eligible employees can participate in one Wellscreen per year.

Want to get your flu shot and your Wellscreen in one day? Visit one of the Wellscreen sessions in the Margaret Cameron Spain Auditorium.

Active October with URec On The Go

Join UAB Employee Wellness and UAB University Recreation this October to get moving, explore resources at UAB and get rewarded for staying active. Visit any of the URec On The Go classes during October and earn 25 points in your My Health Rewards account for each class you attend. Click on a session below to register.

• Yoga/Stretch at 1917 Clinic
  Session 1: Thursday, October 5, 12:10-12:30 p.m.
  Session 2: Thursday, October 5, 12:40-1 p.m.
• Dance Fitness at Gold Hall Courtyard
  Wednesday, October 11, 6-6:45 p.m.
• Cycle Mix on the Campus Green
  Monday, October 16, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
• Yoga/Stretch at UAB Highlands
  Session 1: Tuesday, October 24, 12-12:20 p.m.
  Session 2: Tuesday, October 24, 12:30-12:50 p.m.
• Yoga/Stretch at Alys Stephens Center
  Monday, October 30, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  
  

My Health Rewards "Get Moving" Challenge
October 10-23

Eligible employees who are part of the My Health Rewards Program are invited to participate in the upcoming Get Moving Challenge, starting on October 10. Activate your account or login today and start self reporting your physical activity to earn up to 250 points in your My Health Rewards account.

Not a My Heath Rewards participant? Snap a healthy selfie on any of the UAB Walking Trails and submit it here for a chance to win a UAB Employee Wellness swag bag.

Gentle Yoga
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:25-6:25 p.m.

Join the UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center's certified yoga instructor for Gentle Yoga — a slow-paced, less-intense yet challenging experience in a noncompetitive, judgment-free environment. Please bring your own mat, two yoga blocks and a blanket or beach towel.
Email uabeacc@uabmc.edu to register due to limited capacity. Classes are limited to 12 students.

Fitness at Home Resources

• At Home Workouts: 100+ free exercise videos from fitness coach Les Mills provided by UAB Campus Recreation
• Deskercise: 20 ways to get moving while you work (PDF)
• Physical Activity Breaks Resource Guide (PDF): Recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Employee Wellness Recipe Hub

Visit the Employee Wellness Recipe Hub to explore an online collection of recipes for healthy family meals, party food, quick snacks, desserts and more.

Nutrition Videos

Get expert advice from UAB School of Health Professions professor Dr. Beth Kitchin, PhD RDN.

• Pro Tip for Keeping Fresh Fruit Fresher
• Low Fat vs. Whole Milk Yogurt: Which is Healthier?
• Busting the 8 Cups of Water a Day Myth

Healthy Pantry Items

• Keeping Pasta Meals Healthy
• 7 Ways to Add Beans to Your Diet
• Applesauce Waffles (when you're out of milk and eggs)
• 50 Things to Make with Oats