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

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5 Tips for Managing Stress So You Can Live Your Best Life

Stress is nothing short of an epidemic. Understanding what it is and how it affects the body and mind can offer powerful insights into how to cope better. It’s nothing short of an epidemic. Understanding what stress is and how it affects the body and mind can offer powerful insights into how to cope better. […]

Motivational Monday

Funny Friday

Science Museum of Virginia discount for state employees

The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) is pleased to announce that the Science Museum of Virginia has partnered with the Commonwealth to offer state employees the biggest discount offered to any group all year. To recognize and thank you for your service to the Commonwealth, the Science Museum of Virginia is offering 30% off of Supernova […]

Make Hot Summer Nights More Restful

Few habits have as much impact on your health as a good night’s sleep. It plays an important role in your mood, memory, immune function, and heart health. During stretches of hot weather, though, falling asleep—and staying asleep—can be more of a challenge, leaving you tossing and turning or searching for the cool side of […]

Health tips: The movement hiding in plain sight

Modern life has made everyday tasks easier than ever. We can answer the phone without getting up, order dinner with a few taps and take an elevator instead of the stairs. While convenience saves time, it has also quietly removed many of the small movements our bodies were designed to do throughout the day. Those […]

Motivational Monday

Funny Friday

Take Your Workout to the Water

Hot summer days are a little easier to enjoy when there’s water nearby. Whether you’re heading to the pool, the lake, or the beach, swimming is an easy way to stay active while keeping cool. This Monday, take advantage of the season and make a splash. Swimming builds strength, gets your heart pumping, and is gentle […]

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