What is your secret to #AgingGracefully? In this short video, a few of our remarkable patients share their secret to living a full and meaningful life. At the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, our focus is not adding years to life; rather, it’s adding life to years. Join us as we celebrate 20 […]
Exercise is Good Medicine
I have been an avid exerciser for most of my life. I love how a swim or a session at the UAMS Fitness Center makes me feel. Sometimes while exercising I get a bonus: an unexpected “ah ha” moment that provides clarity or a potential solution to some challenge that has come my way. The […]
Kathy Flores- Staff Educator for Interventional Services
Seeking help from a personal trainer is a great tool for people who feel lost or intimidated when they come to a gym. Here at the UAMS Fitness Center, Kathy Flores has been working with trainer Cameron Alarcon to reach her goals. I asked them both some questions about their training sessions: Kathy: Since you […]
Prepaid Legal Services and ID Theft Protection Added to Benefit Options
The University of Arkansas System has added two new voluntary benefit programs starting this month. These are available to all benefit-eligible employees, meaning those who are eligible to participate in the University’s medical insurance plan. These benefits will not be payroll-deducted, but will be available on an individual pay basis at a large group discounted […]
SGT. Bradley Jones – UAMS police
Do you believe it is important for UAMS Police officers to be in good physical shape? Yes, I do, and for several reasons! One) You might not be aware of it, but there is a long-overlooked law which mandates fitness for all law enforcement officers. Officers must train to achieve high levels of fitness or […]
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is a relaxing way to relieve stress by combining flowing movements with gentle stretches and meditative breathing. It is a great way to strengthen body awareness and focus the mind – all from the seat of your chair. Yoga may be an ancient practice, but it is also an ever-evolving one. For much […]
Employees at the Northwest Regional campus Get Healthy
What are some examples of how you influence your employees to stay healthy? The one thing I, as well as other leadership, try to do is remember that employees are at their best when they take care of themselves personally. Long hours sitting at the computer may look productive, or employees who rarely take vacation […]
The Power of Meditation
Worry, anxiety, and stress can be more than distractions. Constantly replaying in your mind daily problems and fears can affect your mental and physical health. By controlling your attention as you meditate, you begin to feel more relaxed and at peace. And this peacefulness usually lasts far beyond the meditation itself. So, when stress appears […]
Pamela Royal
From the Capitol City Classic 10k and 1 mile fun run we ran in April. My husband, Kijana Royal, Sr., myself and my son Kijana “KJ” Royal, II, all ran the 10k. My little ones, Christian, Parker and Payton, all ran the 1 mile fun run. How long have you been at UAMS and what […]
Unexpected Benefit from Challenges Limiting Usual Exercise
An interview with Sally S. Fitts, Ph.D., Research Associate, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine Sally, how did you find out your bone density was low? Can you tell us what that means? I was previously told I have osteopenia, which is a common condition among women older than 50. Osteopenia means bone density is […]