Wellness and Work-Life Blog

Join Dr. Heather Gunn in discussing how you can improve the quality and duration of your sleep to wake rested and ready for the day.

Madison McNair is an instructor in Theatre and Dance at The University of Alabama, she was a top stepper in the recent MoveSpring monthly step challenge. Whether teaching yoga or training for the Tuscaloosa Half Marathon, she makes movement a consistent and energizing part of her everyday life. Here’s a closer look at what motivates…

Introduces common causes for everyday aches and pains, along with simple solutions for promoting pain-free living.

We are the UA Online Marketing team. We have a creative group that loves any excuse to celebrate, connect and move together! Because we’re located on the third floor, most of us choose the stairs instead of the elevator to build in extra movement throughout the day. We also walk together every Friday to Lakeside…

Celebrate this year’s National Nutrition Month® theme, Discover the Power of Nutrition, and explore how everyday food choices can boost energy, support overall health, and help you feel your best — both now and in the future. Nutrition has the power to fuel your day and support long-term wellbeing, making small, intentional choices an important…

Kim McWhirt, a WellBAMA ambassador, works at the University of Alabama Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic, supporting individuals and families with ASD. Her team was nominated for Spotlight on Wellness for their ongoing random acts of kindness. How your department got started with these initiatives? For the last several years we have been awarded with a…

On February 13, the IC Hallway at the UA Student Center was filled with positivity as employees stopped by to record short video messages for their coworkers and campus showed up in a big way. Nearly 30 participants took a few minutes to share appreciation, encouragement, and heartfelt thanks with colleagues across campus. Each message…

This class is more than heart health. Learn how to care for your heart, brain, and circulatory system for overall improved health and wellbeing.

Sheena Gregg, Director of Student Health Promotion & Wellness at the University of Alabama discusses how proper nutrition fuels your workouts and supports an active lifestyle.

Learn how to create a simple, realistic fitness routine that fits your goals, schedule, and lifestyle. We’ll cover the basics and help you leave with a plan you can actually stick with.

Uncover some underlying beliefs you hold that can help you build self-awareness and work on responding rather than reacting to certain situations.

Let’s not forget the outstanding individuals who were nominated as Kindness Champions in 2024. Thank you for making UA a kinder, more supportive community!

We’re thrilled to celebrate all the incredible Kindness Champions nominated in 2025! Let’s keep the momentum going at UA with even more nominations in 2026!

Reflect on stressful moments to highlight your strengths, thought patterns, and find your stress edge to foster resilience.

Have you ever thought about eating in a way to prevent cognitive decline? Using elements of both the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet, the MIND diet has been ranked as one of the Top 5 Diets for Overall Health by US News and World Report. Join UA registered dietitian nutritionist Sheena Gregg as she…

Explore the intricate workings of the nervous system and learn holistic approaches to promote well-being. Learn various techniques to regulate emotions and alleviate chronic stress.

Discover how fiber supports digestion, boosts gut health, and improves overall well-being. You’ll learn the best sources of fiber, how it fuels your microbiome, and simple ways to add more to your daily routine.

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. I’m a Program Manager with UA Online, where I support students and colleagues in achieving their academic and professional goals. I’m passionate about fostering growth and balance in all aspects of work, education, and everyday life. As a former Academic Success Coach, wellness has always…

Understand cholesterol and its impact on heart health with practical tips for improvement.

Learn how building and maintaining a strong community can shift your ability to deal with stress in an effective way at work and at home.