We asked Janice Nottenkamper from the UAMS Debt Management program to talk about how to start taking control of our finances with simple budgeting advice for all!
At Home Workout Tips Library
Did you miss our at home workout tips from UAMS Fitness Center Manager Adam Carter? Check them all out!
Tips for Keeping Berries Fresh
I don’t know about you, but nothing makes me sadder than realizing I let produce spoil before I got to it. One main culprit I’m really bad about letting go is any berry. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries —they have a 50/50 shot when they get to my house. I’ve started using a trick my grandmother and […]
Benefiting from Bodyweight Training
By Adam Carter, Manager, UAMS Fitness Center With all the restrictions surrounding social contact and going out in public, life like this will hopefully be the closest that most people will ever experience to being in prison. In times of restricted movement, the body will adapt to the demands placed upon it. Doing nothing physically […]
Avocado Egg Salad Recipe
Check out this awesome recipe for Avocado Egg Salad with Margaret Pauly, MS, RD, LD
4 Simple Breathing Exercises to Calm (or Boost!) Your Mood
By: Amy Widner, RYT 200 yoga instructor with the UAMS Fitness Center and Ottenheimer Therapy & Fitness Center in the Institute on Aging If you have ever tried to meditate, chances are the guide instructed you to begin with your breath. Why is this? Two big reasons: The breath allows you powerful access to your […]
Hike to Health Part Two: Foot Care
In part one of “Hike to Health”, we examined hiking as an opportunity to perform cardiovascular exercise as a part of a workout program. In part two, we will discuss some additional considerations for those who wish to hike for longer than an hour. The two most important considerations for those who wish to hike […]
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, […]
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. […]