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 […]

In this video we meet with Wendy Ward, PhD to discuss self-care as well as helping others manage their own self-care during COVID-19. Self-Care

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 […]

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 […]

By Margaret Pauly, MS, RD, LD, Culinary Nutritionist, UAMS Culinary Medicine Program  I saw a funny meme today about eating, pandas and the pandemic. I don’t want to lose you in the telling of the joke, so here’s the meme:     It’s cute, and it helps relieve our stress a bit through laughing at the funny […]

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 […]

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 […]