Playlist: Live for Life Employee Wellness Program RSS
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Eating Healthy on a BudgetKelly Velotta has two main ingredients for healthy eating on a tight budget: shop wisely and learn to cook. The backbone to eating healthy is to cook it yourself, and your meals will be much cheaper when you do cook it yourself, Velotta said. Most people underestimate how often they eat out and how much it costs, said Velotta, nutrition manager for LIVE FOR LIFE, Dukes employee wellness program. They fail to realize that lunchtime trips to the cafeteria or deli counter and late afternoon ... From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 659 0 ratings Time: 01:47 More in News & Politics
Published 3 years ago
Fight the Flu: Free Flu Shots for Duke Employees
Fight the Flu: Free Flu Shots for Duke EmployeesDuke faculty and staff can receive free seasonal flu vaccine shots no matter where they work. The flu vaccine is free to all Duke faculty and staff with a current dukecard ID. No appointment is necessary. For a full schedule of when and where to get your shot, visit: duke.edu The seasonal flu vaccine will not protect against the H1N1 influenza virus. A separate vaccine is being developed for H1N1, but it is not expected to be available until late fall and then only in limited supply.... From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 640 0 ratings Time: 01:53 More in News & Politics
Published 3 years ago
Duke Office Ergonomics: Setting up your Workstation
Duke Office Ergonomics: Setting up your WorkstationFrom: DukeOESO Views: 141 0 ratings Time: 08:27 More in Education
Published 3 years ago
Ask the Expert: Fight the Flu
Ask the Expert: Fight the FluThe "Ask the Expert" series features a Q&A with experts throughout Duke University. In each video the expert will discuss a topic of interest to Duke employees. In this video, Dr. George Jackson talks about the seasonal flu virus. For more information, visit: www.duke.edu From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 122 0 ratings Time: 02:17 More in News & Politics
Published 3 years ago
Duke's 2009 Farmers Market
Duke's 2009 Farmers MarketFor more information, visit www.hr.duke.edu The Duke Farmers Market is open every Friday from 11 am to 2 pm Following a week off on Aug. 7, the Farmers Market will be open every other Friday from Aug. 14 to Sept. 11. The hours of operation will remain the same. Visitors looking to buy fruits, vegetables and other fare can come to the markets new location behind the Bryan Research Building, adjacent to the Searle Center. Visitors can spot the market by the various tents set up during business ... From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 345 1 ratings Time: 01:12 More in News & Politics
Published 3 years ago
Why We Sweat: Tips for Exercising in the Heat
Why We Sweat: Tips for Exercising in the HeatOnce the weather warms up, exercising outside can become a little harder. Don't sweat the issue with some helpful hints from Mary Ann Dobbins, a fitness specialist with Duke's LIVE FOR LIFE employee wellness program. For more exercise tips and videos, visit www.hr.duke.edu From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 207 0 ratings Time: 01:48 More in News & Politics
Published 4 years ago
Duke's Mobile Market
Duke's Mobile MarketIf Duke employees are too busy to grocery shop for fresh strawberries or corn at Dukes weekly Farmers Market, why not have the shopping done for them? Duke faculty and staff can save time and effort by signing up for the Mobile Market, which is managed by LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee health promotion program. Employees pre-pay for one or more shares, which is a part of a weeks harvest. Items vary by week and farmer; prices are also different for each farm. Farmers bring their products ... From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 637 1 ratings Time: 01:48 More in News & Politics
Published 4 years ago
Walking Tips from an Olympic Coach
Walking Tips from an Olympic CoachAl Buehler, a former coach for Duke University's track and field and cross country teams and the US Olympic team, shares some basic tips on what you can do to improve your walking or running exercise routine. For more tips or information about Duke's Run/Walk Club, visit www.hr.duke.edu From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 550 0 ratings Time: 01:33 More in News & Politics
Published 4 years ago
Eat Wise and Exercise Essay Contest Winner Victoria Grice - Update at the Halfway Mark
Eat Wise and Exercise Essay Contest Winner Victoria Grice - Update at the Halfway MarkVictoria Grice was named as one of the two individual essay winners for the 2009 edition of Eat Wise and Exercise, a 10-week health promotion program sponsored by Duke's LIVE FOR LIFE program for employee wellness. This video picks up with Grive at five weeks into the 10-week Eat Wise program. At that point, Grice said shed already seen differences in her energy level and how her clothes fit her. To read Grices winning essay, visit the Eat Wise and Exercise Web site: hr.duke.edu... From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 392 0 ratings Time: 01:45 More in News & Politics
Published 4 years ago
Eat Wise and Exercise Group Essay Contest Winner - Dean of Students Office at Halfway Mark
Eat Wise and Exercise Group Essay Contest Winner - Dean of Students Office at Halfway MarkThe Dean of Students Office was named as the group essay winner for the 2009 edition of Eat Wise and Exercise, a 10-week health promotion program sponsored by Duke's LIVE FOR LIFE program for employee wellness. This video updates the group's progress at the halfway mark of the Eat Wise program. To read the office's winning essay, visit the Eat Wise and Exercise Web site: hr.duke.edu From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 231 0 ratings Time: 01:37 More in News & Politics
Published 4 years ago
Ask the Expert -- Duke's Personal Assistance Service
Ask the Expert -- Duke's Personal Assistance ServiceThe "Ask the Expert" series features a Q&A with experts throughout Duke University. In each video the expert will discuss a topic of interest to Duke employees. In this video, Andy Silberman, director of Duke's Personal Assistance Service, a free counseling service for Duke faculty and staff, talks about what PAS is and what it offers Duke employees. From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 526 0 ratings Time: 03:06 More in News & Politics
Published 4 years ago
Eat Wise and Exercise Essay Contest Winner David Berberian - Update at Halfway Mark
Eat Wise and Exercise Essay Contest Winner David Berberian - Update at Halfway MarkDavid Berberian was named as one of the two individual essay winners for the 2009 edition of Eat Wise and Exercise, a 10-week health promotion program sponsored by Duke's LIVE FOR LIFE program for employee wellness. This video picks up with Berberian at five weeks into the 10-week Eat Wise program, when he had already lost weight and was on track to reach his goal to lose 20 pounds. To read Berberian's winning essay, visit the Eat Wise and Exercise Web site: hr.duke.edu From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 581 0 ratings Time: 01:34 More in News & Politics
Published 4 years ago
Q&A with a Duke Dietitian: Skipping Meals
Q&A with a Duke Dietitian: Skipping MealsThis is part of a series of FAQ videos for the Duke community about dining well and healthy on and around Duke's campus. Use these tips to enhance your diet and make positive adjustments to the way you dine at Duke! In this video, Director of Duke Health Promotion Franca Alphin shares how it's not a good idea for Duke faculty, staff and students to skip meals during the day. For more information, visit dining.duke.edu From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 192 1 ratings Time: 01:32 More in News & Politics
Published 4 years ago
Q&A with a Duke Dietitian: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle
Q&A with a Duke Dietitian: Creating a Healthy LifestyleThis is part of a series of FAQ videos for the Duke community about dining well and healthy on and around Duke's campus. Use these tips to enhance your diet and make positive adjustments to the way you dine at Duke! In this video, Director of Duke Health Promotion Franca Alphin shares how Duke faculty, staff and students can take advantage of dietitians and health promotion groups on Duke's campus to continue living a healthy lifestyle. For more information, visit dining.duke.edu... From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 252 0 ratings Time: 01:58 More in News & Politics
Published 4 years ago
Q&A with a Duke Dietitian: Dining Well on Campus
Q&A with a Duke Dietitian: Dining Well on CampusThis is part of a series of FAQ videos for the Duke community about dining well and healthy on and around Duke's campus. Use these tips to enhance your diet and make positive adjustments to the way you dine at Duke! In this video, Director of Duke Health Promotion Franca Alphin shares how Duke faculty, staff and students can satisfy their cravings while maintaining a healthy diet. For more information, visit dining.duke.edu From: WorkingAtDuke Views: 99 0 ratings Time: 02:01 More in News & Politics
Published 4 years ago
