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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

March is National Nutrition Month. Each year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics develops a campaign to promote better eating. This year the theme is “Bite by Bite.” We can make a change in our eating behaviors with each bite we take. We can choose healthful food items from each food group, choose healthful recipes, […]