Wellness and Work-Life Blog

A beginner-friendly approach to integrating movement and strength into your daily life to boost energy and vitality.

March is National Nutrition Month, Wellness and Work-Life is making it fun and easier than ever for faculty and staff to embrace healthy eating habits. This year’s focus is to learn the different ways in which food connects us together. Through engaging activities and classes like Better Bites and Taste of Tradition, employees can expand…

Tell me a bit about yourself and your background. My name is Dr. Stephen Ritchie. I am an associate professor in the Chemical & Biological Engineering Department here at the University of Alabama. I joined UA in Fall 2001, and besides a sabbatical in industry from 2012-14, I have been here ever since. I teach…

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

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

“The screening helped me identify early signs of elevated blood pressure, which prompted me to adjust my lifestyle, including changes in my diet and exercise routine.” One of the best benefits of working at the University of Alabama is the free WellBAMA health screenings (in our definitely biased opinion). Not only do you have the…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background.My name is Albena and I have just joined the University of Alabama’s College of Arts & Sciences as an Instructor at New College and New College LifeTrack. I am Eastern European, Bulgarian, to be precise, and I moved to the U.S. to pursue a PhD…

We are celebrating and recognizing the kindness that happens around us at UA! Check out all the Kindness Champions from January below. Give a shoutout to a colleague or UA community member who radiates kindness, performed a particularly kind act, or helped you when you needed. Each Kindness Champion receives a card with the note…

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

Briefly introduce yourself and share about your background.  My name is Sue Givens and I’m an administrative assistant in the Department of Community Medicine and Population Health in CCHS. I like spending my time finding adventures with my husband and friends, sewing, crafting, and traveling. I love a good cruise, a good cheese, and a good nap.…

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

Everyone sets New Year Resolutions but often don’t follow through. In this class, we will discuss how you can set healthy new year resolutions and create a plan to keep on track and achieve your goals!

Have you heard about the new WellBAMA Rewards?! Wellness and Work-Life recently hosted the WellBAMA Rewards Launch Week to roll out the new rewards system and start the year on a healthy note. This week-long celebration involved multiple virtual information sessions where participants learned about the changes to the WellBAMA Rewards and an in-person Kick-Off…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. I’m Leigh Ann Huguley and I’ve been with UA in Construction Contracts & Compliance since 2010. I don’t enjoy working out and I don’t have the self-discipline for routine exercise. I need an activity to get moving but I also want to be productive with…

We are celebrating and recognizing the kindness that happens around us at UA! Check out all the Kindness Champions from December below. Give a shoutout to a colleague or UA community member who radiates kindness, performed a particularly kind act, or helped you when you needed. Each Kindness Champion receives a card with the note…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. I’m Will, I’m a UA alumni, and I’m a computer scientist for The University of Alabama. I used to be overweight. Describe the starting point of your journey and the factors that led to this decision. I started my journey on accident when I had…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. My name is Lori Greene, and I have been at UA for 17 years. I am a Senior Instructor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Hospitality, and Sport Management. I have also been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for almost 25 years. Describe the starting point…

We are celebrating and recognizing the kindness that happens around us at UA! Check out all the Kindness Champions from November below. Give a shoutout to a colleague or UA community member who radiates kindness, performed a particularly kind act, or helped you when you needed. Each Kindness Champion receives a card with the note…

We recently hosted a wellness webinar all about energy, caffeine consumption, and nutrition called Beyond Caffeine: Embrace Nutrition for Long Lasting Energy. Caffeinated drinks like coffee, Red Bull, and Celsius can give you a quick burst of energy when you need it, but this doesn’t last that long and having too much caffeine can negatively…

Learn how to fuel your body for sustained energy without relying on caffeine. This class explores nutrient-rich foods and strategies to maintain high energy levels throughout the day, helping you feel your best naturally.