Wellness As a Way of Life

Julie Wurth, communications officer The benefits of a daily walk: continuing a new year’s resolution It’s the season of resolutions. I could tell you about the many I’ve broken, but that wouldn’t be very motivational, would it? Instead, I’m going to talk about one I kept and why. I started walking every day. That was […]

By Ana Maria Salaverry, community health worker Recipe of the month: Creamy lentil soup Winter is a great time for soup and this one gives your body the healthy benefits of lentils, which are rich in fiber, potassium, and iron. Ingredients 3 small carrots 3 celery sticks 1 medium yellow onion 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon ground […]

By Michelle Wilson, wellness program manager The wellness wheel and you: physical well-being The new year is finally here! Many of us have been looking forward to a fresh start as 2021 begins and this is a great time to focus on taking care of our bodies. During the winter months, it can be easy […]

By Sherrie Frank, Wings Seminars program director Lessons from this year about the importance of social connection As we bring this year to a close, I think we’re all breathing a cautious sigh of relief. Is it possible the pandemic might be coming to an end this year? I sure hope so. I admit the […]

By Regina Castellon, employee engagement manager Tips for staying connected to others this winter As we approach the Winter Solstice, I tend to think about the astronomy side of things. Our shadows are longer because our hemisphere is tilting at its farthest angle from the sun. Cool, eh? The word “solstice” means the sun standing […]