Wellness and Work-Life Blog

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

National Walking Day was a huge success this year! On Thursday, April 2, we had 108 participants join us across multiple times and locations, taking steps toward a healthier campus. Whether starting at the Walk of Champions, Welcome Center, University Medical Center, or the Employee Resource Center, participants enjoyed morning, lunch, and afternoon strolls. Walking…

Preparing you for continued health after 40. Topics covered include recommended medical visits, testing, vaccinations, tailored nutrition and exercise for those 40 years and older. All ages are welcome!

Susan Welch, a professor in the Capstone College of Nursing, is stepping into spring with an impressive accomplishment. Not only did she stay consistent throughout March, but she also surpassed her monthly step goal! Demonstrating a strong commitment to her health and well-being. Her dedication is a great reminder of how small, daily habits can…

The Minute to Move MoveSpring Challenge runs April 6–19 and is all about making movement part of your day in a simple, realistic way. Your goal is to reach 21 active minutes each day, working toward 300 total minutes by April 19 to earn WellBAMA rewards. Each day, you’ll also see a One-Minute Move: a…

National Walking Day is happening soon and we’re ready to get moving! On Wednesday, April 2 there are multiple times and locations to make it easy for everyone to join. Whether you prefer an early morning stroll, a lunch break walk, or an afternoon step session, there’s a spot for you! Between 10am-1pm, you can…

This March, WellBAMA celebrated National Nutrition Month by giving employees a chance to connect, learn, and think about their everyday eating habits through the Power of Nutrition Recipe Club. A total of 33 employees joined discussions and 28 recipes were shared. While these numbers show strong participation, the real impact went beyond attendance. The recipe…

Dalila John is a WellBAMA Ambassador and a Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work. She’s passionate about wellness and finding ways to fit healthy habits into everyday life. Here, she shares some of her tips for adding movement into your day. What helped you stay consistent with your steps…

Enable greater concentration and focus on the task at hand to work efficiently, stop multitasking, and feel fulfilled at the end of the day.

At the end of January, 352 UA employees signed up for the 6-week Crimson Couch to 5K training plan to prepare mentally and physically to complete a 5K. Everyone worked on maintaining a routine, improving their endurance, and building confidence through weekly workouts and check-ins. This was the first year we held weekly in-person training…

Dr. Xabier Granja is an Associate Professor of Spanish whose research explores Early Modern Spanish literature, personal identities, and the cultural dynamics of historical texts. Read how he stays active and reaches his monthly step goals: What helped you stay consistent with your steps this month? What helped me stay consistent this month is having…

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.