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 […]
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Walk with a Doc June 6, 2020- 1 Year Anniversary
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Measures taken to ensure everyone’s safety at UAMS
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 […]
Sustainable UAMS
By: Robert Airo, Assistant Director of Support Systems at UAMS What is sustainability and what does it mean to us here at UAMS? Many people believe sustainability is an interchangeable term with recycling. This is not necessarily the case. Recycling is part of sustainability, and it is typically the most visible. Sustainability is a much […]
Farmer’s Market at UAMS starting May 19
Farmer’s Market – Starting Tuesday, May 19, UAMS will sponsor a Farmer’s Market on campus for employees, students and guests. The Farmer’s Market will be located next to the Lobby Gallery in the PRI hallway entrance from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays. Please remember to practice social distancing, wear your mask and allow […]
Hike to Health: Part Three: Pack Selection
For the general fitness enthusiast or the recreational afternoon hiker who is looking to move into all-day or multiple-day hikes, a quality pack is necessary once quality footwear has been addressed. The quality of the pack needed is determined by the load to be carried as well as the length of the hike. When considering […]
Building a Home Gym: Sandbag Weights
By: Adam Carter, M.Ed., Manager of the UAMS Fitness Center Strength training options can be limited without access to the gym. Buying weights for the home is expensive and inconvenient if it takes up a lot of space in the home. Without weights, body weight training is about the only option — or is it? […]
Tips to Avoid Social Isolation during the Covid-19 Pandemic
By: Puru Thapa, M.D., Matt Boone, LCSW and Vicki Flynn Walden, M.D. Social distancing is the one strategy that we know works in reducing the spread of the coronavirus and thus prevent COVID-19. Unfortunately, while practicing social distancing, it is easy to feel socially isolated. Feeling isolated and alone can precipitate a variety of emotional […]
Our Values and Wellness
By: Becky Harwell, MA, Director of Organizational Development For most of us, dealing with distressing experiences — like COVID-19, anxiety, depression and other stressors — takes a lot of our energy. At times, it can feel like it takes all we have just to get through the day. In order to get ourselves in a […]