Wellness and Work-Life Blog


UA Disconnect Day

UA Disconnect Day, Disconnect to Connect, 12.12.24

Wellness and Work-Life is officially declaring Thursday, December 12th UA Disconnect Day for faculty and staff. Let’s disconnect to connect together! With the use of technology and AI ever increasing, it’s important that we stay connected face-to-face with our colleagues, peers, friends, and family. That’s why on 12/12/24 we want you to observe UA Disconnect…


4 Resources for Diabetes Management

Diabetic woman using a flash glucose monitor to measure her blood sugar levels with a simple scan, allowing her to adjust her diet and medication as needed for optimal health and wellness.

We recently hosted a wellness webinar about living with pre-diabetes and diabetes called Diabetes: The Sweet Truth. Receiving a pre-diabetes or diabetes diagnosis can be extremely overwhelming and stressful, and you may not feel equipped with the support you need. Surrounding yourself with a network of support – doctors, family, friends, etc. – can help! These…


Quad in Motion 2024

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It was a beautiful, sunny day in October as 440 UA faculty and staff members ventured to the quad to participate in the 10th annual Quad in Motion event. Quad in Motion is all about encouraging and facilitating physical activity during the workday. Sitting and working for eight hours a day, 5 days a week…


Keys to Reduce Inflammation

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We recently hosted a wellness webinar about health and aging called Your Health After 40. As we get older, health screenings, regular check-ups, nutrition, and physical activity become increasingly important. Reducing inflammation, which heavily contributes to aging, is also a good practice for those who are approaching or over 40 years old. Be sure to incorporate…


“I plan to take my wellness journey to a higher level” – Craig W.

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Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. My name is Craig Waite. I am a Regional Admissions Advisor for The University of Alabama. I live in Michigan with my wife and three kids. I’ve worked for UA for the last ten years covering Michigan, Minnesota, and Northwest Ohio. Describe the starting point…


3 Easy Eats: Lunch Edition

Healthy vegetarian dinner. Woman in jeans and warm sweater holding bowl with fresh salad, avocado, grains, beans, roasted vegetables, close-up. Superfood, clean eating, vegan, dieting food concept

We recently hosted a wellness webinar about creating quick, healthy meals called Effortless Eats: Mastering a Healthier Meal. Grocery shopping, meal prepping, and healthy eating can be time consuming, confusing, and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Getting organized, understanding the building blocks of any healthy meal, and utilizing quick and easy recipes can help…


“Couch to 5K has had the most positive impact on me” – Clay D.

Clay Davis

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. My name is Clay Davis, and I’ve been working at UA for over 20 years. My wife and I love playing and walking with our dogs. They keep us on a schedule and keep us moving. Describe the starting point of your journey and the…


3 GLP-1 Medication Considerations

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We recently hosted a wellness webinar all about the ins and outs of GLP-1 medications called GLP-1 Medications: Understanding Benefits and Risks. GLP-1 medications are gaining popularity in managing diabetes and obesity. With any trend, it’s important to consider the advantages and drawbacks so you can make well-informed decisions for your health. Before jumping on…


September Kindness Champions

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We are celebrating and recognizing the kindness that happens around us at UA! Check out all the Kindness Champions from September 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…


Effortless Eats: Mastering a Healthier Meal

Healthy buddha bowl lunch with grilled chicken, quinoa, spinach, avocado, brussels sprouts, broccoli, red beans with sesame seeds on dark gray background. Top view.

Learn to create nutritious meals with ease. This webinar offers simple strategies, tips, and recipes to make healthy eating an effortless part of your daily routine.


5 Books to Build Lasting Habits

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We recently hosted a wellness webinar all about healthy habits called Create Good Habits that Last. With all your daily demands at work and at home, the more efficient you are with your time, the more you’ll get done and the more accomplished you’ll feel. Plus, creating good habits will help you have more time…