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Greetings!
 Earn rewards. Improve your health. It's that easy.Do something good for yourself this year: Get started with UK Healthtrac Rewards. Take your Health Assessment by March 31, 2011 to earn $25. Click here for details. What is UK Healthtrac Rewards?Healthtrac is an easy-to-use, confidential, online health improvement program. It gives you an overview of your health status and a customized action plan to help you improve your health. What's in it for me?In addition to the potential to help you improve your health, you may earn up to $180 per fiscal year for participating. Who is eligible?Any UK employee, retiree, spouse, or sponsored dependent enrolled in a UK health plan. |
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20 Ways To Ease Stress
Courtesy of StayWell
 Don't know where to start in your bid to manage stress? Here are 20 simple ideas to help you let off some steam.
1. Have a Laugh
Look for the humor in stressful situations. Laughter relaxes muscles, lowers blood pressure and eases mental tension. Researchers find that laughter may also reduce levels of hormones that trigger the stress response and suppress immunity.
2. Make Realistic Plans
Don't make dinner plans across town for 6 p.m. when you know getting stuck in traffic always leaves you frazzled and annoyed. Think ahead, and adjust your plans to try to avoid triggers of stress.
3. Claim Some Private Time
In kindergarten, they call it naptime. But adults need private time, too. Balance your family, social and work demands by reserving time for yourself. Find ways to take care of yourself and manage stress, such as finding a new hobby, taking a walk, soaking in a hot bath, watching a sunset or listening to your favorite music.
4. Breathe
Did you know that the way you breathe can influence your mind, your body and your mood? The mere act of focusing on your breathing is relaxing, even if you do nothing else. Concentrate on your breathing any time you find yourself dwelling on upsetting thoughts.
5. Communicate Artfully
Are you getting vibes from a friend or co-worker that put you on edge? Perhaps they are putting you down, or not listening to your ideas. Many people try to avoid conflicts. But it's better to express your feelings - openly discussing a situation is the best way to purge tension. |
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Upcoming Events
Heart, Sole & Glove 5K Run/Walk
Join us for the 5K Run/Walk, Sat., Feb. 12, 2011, 10:00 a.m., Coldstream Park. Entry fee is $15 pre-registration and $20 day of race. Register early! The first 100 pre-registered runners will receive a free pair of winter running gloves on race day. Register now.
Know Your Numbers: Get a FREE Health Screening Wellness On Wheels (WOW) is a FREE mobile health screening. Your 10-minute appointment will include tests for: cholesterol (fasting optional), triglycerides and glucose, height, weight, blood pressure, body fat percentage, and waist circumference. Our expert staff will be on-hand for a consultation regarding your results. Check out the schedule and make your WOW appointment online today.
FREE Lunch & Learn Series Please join us for free lunch-time sessions geared toward keeping you healthy and well at work and at home. All sessions held from 12:10-12:50 p.m., in the Gallery Room, W.T. Young Library. Feel free to bring your lunch. Register online today for these upcoming presentations: · Feb. 9 - Muscles: A Balancing Act: Learn opposing muscle groups and what important steps you must take to have balance in your strength program. · March 8 - Tools for Less Stress: Learn about tools to manage your stress such as meditation techniques, exercise, nutrition, and sleep tips. · April 7 - Health Myths: Let us help you clear up the confusion of health information overload by debunking common health myths. FREE Health Smart Presentations The goal of Health Smart is to help you make informed choices about your health and your family's health such as when to seek professional medical care or treat an ailment or injury at home. Join us for FREE monthly sessions aimed at helping you take part in a healthier YOU. Feel free to bring your lunch. Register now for these upcoming presentations: · Diabetes Care in 2011: Keys to a Healthy Life through Self-Management: presented by Dr. Raymond Reynolds, Feb. 24, from 12:10-1 p.m., Chandler Hospital, Administration Conference Room 102. · Unconventional Healing: Complementary and Alternative Medicine: presented by Dr. Connie Jennings, March 17, from 12:10-1 p.m., W.T. Young Library Gallery Room. FREE Spring Specialty Class: S.T.A.R.R. Women's Self Defense Program
The UK Police Department and UK Health & Wellness are proud to offer you the Self Defense Tactics and Risk Reduction (S.T.A.R.R.) course, designed for women. The program begins with a 3-hour discussion of ways to reduce your risk of being targeted and general safety tips. The remaining 9 hours is all active learning. So get ready to break a sweat! Punching, kicking, and ground defense techniques are all taught in a non-threatening atmosphere by instructors who have been trained and certified.
To register for the class click here and choose class 11-07. The class will be held March 29 and April 5,12, and 19, from 6-9 p.m., in the basement of Blazer Hall on North Campus. Class size is limited.There is no fee for the class.
Parking is available in the small Student Center lot (located behind Alumni Gym) or the parking lot between Memorial Coliseum and the New North Hall. |
 FOUR CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Makes 8 portions, 2 cups each
This creamy, crumb-topped macaroni-and-cheese is bright orange in color, so you'll get a big nutritional boost from the pureed winter squash. Plus, it uses low-fat milk to lighten the cheese sauce. Using extra-sharp cheese means you get more flavor with a smaller amount. Don't tell and no one will ever know! They'll just thank you for making their favorite cheesy comfort meal!
Ingredients:
· No-stick cooking spray
· 16-ounce box elbow macaroni
· Two 10-ounce packages frozen puréed winter squash
· 2 cups lowfat milk
· 1 1/3 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
· 2/3 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
· 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
· 1 teaspoon salt
· 1 teaspoon dry mustard
· 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
· 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
· 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
· 1 teaspoon olive oil
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook the macaroni according the package directions. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk in a large saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the squash with a spoon until it is defrosted. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheddar, Jack and ricotta cheeses, salt, mustard, and cayenne. Pour this mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine.
Combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes until the cheeses are bubbling around the edges, then broil for three minutes so the top is crisp and nicely browned.
Calories: 390; Total fat: 11 grams; Monosaturated fat: 1 gram; Polysaturated fat: 0.5 grams; Saturated fat: 6 grams; Protein: 18 grams; Carbohydrates: 56 grams; Fiber: 3.5 grams; Cholesterol: 35 milligrams; Sodium: 547 milligrams
This dish is an excellent source of calcium, folate, manganese, niacin, protein, selenium, thiamin and vitamin A. It is rich in fiber, iron, phosphorus and riboflavin.
Source: FoxNews
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Editor: Melanie J. Sparks
Please Note: Only University of Kentucky employees, retirees, spouses, and sponsored dependents are eligible for UK Health & Wellness services and programs. |
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