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Do you feel additional anxiety to your life this time of year in the wake of post-holiday stress? Having a routine can help create focus and a positive outlook, especially in the new year, giving us a sense of control and helping turn a new leaf on an...

The University of New Mexico Benefits & Employee Wellness has several opportunities for the Lobo community to start the year on healthy foot.  UNM employees are invited to join the New Mexico Weight Loss Jackpot Challenge or sign up for the LifeSteps...

When the calendar turns over to January, many of us start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions can be a great way to jumpstart some positive personal changes. But at the same time, it’s easy to make overly ambitious goals, which will only...

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of gratitude and enjoyment. So then why are there so many articles about how unhealthy it is? We’re constantly told that we eat too many calories on Thanksgiving. And that our meals include excessive sodium and...

It's important to eat sufficient protein as we age – research shows that optimal protein intake can improve physical function, prevent sarcopenia and the loss of muscle, help maintain bone mass, and assist with hunger and weight control. The recommended...

Are you looking for different ideas to boost your outdoor activity? Fall is upon us and the temperature is cooler and to some of us, downright perfect. If you want more time outside, consider this short list of opportunities to increase your connectivity...

Change is inevitable. Just as the seasons are preparing to shift, whether it is good or bad, change is on the horizon. Why do we still spend our energy trying to avoid it? One reason is change is uncertain, and in some situations, we can’t control it....

It’s important to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life as we spring into the fall semester. Many Lobos might feel overwhelmed at home and in the workplace, especially after the events of the last year and a half. UNM encourages...

The University of New Mexico's Benefits & Employee Wellness is offering a Road to Wellness Workshop to help employees focus more on health and overall wellness in 2021. The online workshop will begin Thursday, March 18 and last seven weeks. The goal is...

What represents the energy of positivity more than the month when we celebrate love?  Valentine’s Day marks one day of the year when we often demonstrate our love through gifts such as flowers, chocolates, shiny baubles, and fancy dinners. But while...