7 Fun Facts About Leap Years
1. Julius Caesar introduced the first calendar leap year in 46 B.C. The Earth takes exactly 365 days, five hours, 48 minutes and 45 seconds to circle the sun. The occasional Feb. 29 ensures we don’t lose six hours every year. 2. Leap year babies are called “leapers” or “leaplings.” You’d get a special name, too, […]
March 2024 – Employee Well-Being Programs
Wondering how to stay active during Spring Break? RecWell has you covered through our On-Demand videos featuring RecWell staff. Access quick, easy exercise and meditation videos from wherever you are. Visit RecWell to learn more about RecWell programs and membership options for VCU faculty and staff. Wednesday, March 6th – 12 pm Five Buckets Principle™ […]
5 Bedtime Stretches That Will Help You Actually Get to Sleep
Anyone else not sleeping, like, at all right now? Yeah, you’re not alone. Between the stress and fear that so many of us are feeling and the complete blow to our usual routines, a lot of us are losing sleep. We can’t fix everything keeping you up at night, but we can offer one thing that might […]
Winter Week of Wellness – you’re invited!
VCU Health is putting on a Winter Week of Wellness next week – Monday February 26 to Friday March 1. All are invited. See below for more information:
How A Neuroscientist Strengthens 5 Key Brain Regions Daily
In our body-conscious society, there’s no shortage of workout routines to show you how to build muscle. But how do you train your brain? After 30-plus years as a psychiatrist who uses functional brain SPECT imaging in clinical practice, it is clear to me that the more you use your brain, the better it will […]
7 Ways I Stay Alert and Productive Throughout the Day, Even With Brain Fog
Brain fog or not, I still have work to do. Once upon a time, I was really good at working from home. I’ve always preferred it to working from an office, and luckily, my job here at SELF has been flexible enough to allow it in moderation. But ever since my life became working from home, the struggle […]
10 Sneaky Signs You’re Low In Protein & How To Bump Up Your Intake
Protein has become a buzzword in the well-being space, and for good reason. This macronutrient is essential for supporting your muscles, fueling your brain, keeping your immune system strong, and leaving you satisfied between meals. Many functional health experts would agree: Plenty of people could use more protein in their diet—but how do you know […]