By Matthew Boone, LCSW, Director of Programming and Outreach for the Student Wellness Program at UAMS and an instructor in the Department of Psychiatry. This is a hard time for everyone. Most of us are familiar with self-care basics: eat well, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and balance work and play. But what if that’s […]
Hike to Health
To paraphrase the illustrious Buzz Lightyear from the Pixar movie Toy Story, hiking is walking with style. Walking has many benefits and with limited options, it is one of the easiest forms of exercise to consistently perform. All that is required is a decent pair of shoes or hiking boots. Depending on pace, walking is […]
Four Fitness Tools for Under $100
Fitness centers and gyms are closed everywhere. Unfortunately, it may be a while before this aspect of life returns to normal. Now, perhaps more than any other time, the need for simple, affordable — and most importantly, effective — exercise equipment is key to maintaining an active lifestyle. As the title of this article suggests, […]
COVID-19 Hotel/Apartment Discounts
We have worked with Human Resources to provide a list of discounts being offered at local area hotels and apartments in central Arkansas. Click the tabs at the bottom of the document to navigate between apartment and hotel rentals. We will update this information as information is received. Don’t see your apartment or hotel you […]
Exercise as Self-Care for Stress
By Adam Carter, manager, UAMS Fitness Center Challenging times lead to high levels of stress. I am going to stare into a mirror and chew myself out for being a redundant Captain Obvious. Perhaps, I will let my toddler son slap me around a little. He takes great joy in it and will anyway, so […]
Landscaping Tips with Penny
Since it is spring, we reached out to our favorite horticulturist on campus, Penny Talbert for some landscaping tips. Penny and her team keep our campus beautiful, so who better to ask! #1 Soil and bed prep The foundation or soil structure your plants have to grow into is the most important aspect of gardening. […]
Therapy Exercises for the Shoulder with Mark Ellis, OTR/L, CHT
Check out these videos from the UAMS Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine- Hand Therapy & Physical Therapy with Mark Ellis, OTR/L, CHT: The exercises demonstrated in the following video are indicated when a physician deems it necessary to begin active motion to the shoulder. They are progressed from lying down to sitting upright in order to […]
Staying Consistent without the Gym
By Adam Carter, UAMS Fitness Center Manager We often take the opportunity to go to the gym for granted. Are you missing this aspect of life? I know I am. With a little thought, maintaining an active life can remain a constant as we juggle schedules around the challenges of life, jobs, family, and illness. […]
Nutrition in the Time of COVID-19
by Margaret Pauly, MS, RD, LD Good nutrition is important all the time, but especially in times of stress or sickness. With COVID-19 or the coronavirus, people may be experiencing both. There is not one single food or nutrient that can protect you or strengthen your immune system. It’s really your daily diet and lifestyle […]
National Nutrition Month- Recipes and Dietitians
National Nutrition Month: What can a dietitian help me do? The month of March is designated as National Nutrition Month. To me, a registered dietitian, every month is National Nutrition Month but in March we particularly want to educate people on what we can do for you. First it’s best to tell you what a […]