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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The New Year’s season has ended. At this point, that New Year’s resolution has stuck or not. Summer is coming. Beaches, tans, days at the lake; it will all be here faster than it takes to read this. Want to avoid that summer frenzy of getting ready for warmer weather? Start now, by giving the […]

Pictured left to right: Dr. Taren Swindle, Professor Leanne Whiteside-Mansell  When Leanne Whiteside-Mansell, Ed.D., professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine in the College of Medicine, read that sitting all day can have a serious impact on your health, she came up with a creative way to increase the amount of movement in her […]

We’ve been here before – the New Year rolls around with all its possibilities and opportunities to start fresh, including getting fit. We buy a gym membership and show up bright and early to start a new, healthy year. Unfortunately, by the time Valentine’s Day candy hits the grocery store shelves, that plan is often […]

The holidays can be a stressful time. The Arkansas Employee Assistance Program offers these seven tips for managing holiday stress. PLAN AHEAD — Get a calendar or organizer early in the season and mark off activities to complete, along with the dates you plan to do them. Check your calendar before agreeing to new commitments. […]

Mandy Tennyson from the Employee Nutrition Clinic and Adam Carter from the UAMS Fitness Center offer some tips for enjoying the holidays — and avoiding packing on the pounds. On average, Americans gain approximately one to two pounds during the holiday season. While this weight gain isn’t dramatic, research shows it tends to stick and […]