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Giving VCU employees the wellness resources they need to be healthy both on and off campus

Don’t Let Summer Spending Stress You Out

Summer expenses can add up quickly, especially when routines and income change. If money worries are taking up too much mental space, a few practical steps can help you feel more organized and less overwhelmed. Start by assessing your finances, creating a realistic budget, and finding healthy ways to manage financial stress. For many, financial stress […]

Beat the Heat and Protect Your Heart

Warm weather can make it easier to get outside, be active, and enjoy time with family and friends. But extreme heat can also affect heart and brain health. Heat places added strain on the cardiovascular system as the body works harder to stay cool. This can be especially important for people with heart disease, high […]

Motivational Monday

Funny Friday

Ten Fun Facts About Summer

We have Summer fun facts! Summer is a fantastic season when many interesting things happen that you don’t see during other times of the year. Follow along as we discuss ten fun facts about Summer. 1. The Whole Month Of July Is National Ice Cream Month Who doesn’t love ice cream in the summer? Whether it’s a cone at […]

Eat Light for Summer Energy

When temperatures rise, lighter meals can help you stay comfortable and energized. Seasonal fruits and vegetables provide hydration, fiber, and nutrients that support digestion and overall well-being. This week, try swapping greasy takeout for something light, refreshing, and nourishing. When temperatures rise, heavy meals can leave you feeling sluggish and weighed down. Lighter, plant-forward dishes not only […]

Do you like cooking with herbs?

Not sure which herb to use when you cook? Keep this quick guide handy for easy flavor pairings.

Motivational Monday

Funny Friday

Me trying on Summer Clothes

Healthy Summer Activites

Summer has a way of making healthy habits feel less like discipline and more like just… what you’re doing anyway. You’re walking around a festival, relaxing by a pool or on a back porch, eating strawberries that actually taste like strawberries. The season does some of the work for you. It’s also a natural halfway […]

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