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Fostering a work environment that supports positive health and fitness practices so employees can reduce health-risk factors, achieve healthy lifestyles, and become more fit.


weight management

Weight Management


  • Do detox diets work?
  • The Health Promotion Program provides expert resources on weight management.
  • A structured weight management program is offered annually in the Spring.

nutrition & health

Nutrition & Health


  • Food Frauds That Can Wreck Your Diet (online slideshow)
  • FitDay has over 5 million members and many of its offerings are free. Check out the free diet and weight loss journal. Through this account you can enter your exercise and daily food. The program also supplies useful analysis of the data that you provide.
  • The foodnetwork.com/healthyeats site is good for novice to the beginner! There are great recipes and advice with something for every budget or occasion.
  • Have an iPhone? Try the free app “Calorie and Diet Tracker” by MyFitnessPal. It has a large data base and you can scan product bar codes.
  1. MAY

    7

    Tuesday

    EAP Lunchtime Talk

    "Strengthening Emotional Resilience"

    Presented by Jude Treder-Wolff, Magellan Health Services

    12 pm, Berkner Hall, Room B

    Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 12:00 pm

    Topics to be covered: -Define emotional resilience -Identify the ways emotional resilience benefits health, relationships and success at work -Explore techniques and practices that strengthen emotional resilience -Identify resources Seating is limited, so registration is required.

  2. MAY

    16

    Thursday

    Health Promotion Program

    "Podiatry screening/consultation"

    10 am, Occupational Medicine Clinic, Bldg 490

    Thursday, May 16, 2013, 10:00 am

    Your current foot complaint or concern will be discussed along with all available treatment options.This free service is provided by Comprehensive Podiatry Associates, P.C. Please note that space is VERY limited. To schedule an appointment please contact: Michael Thorn via email at mthorn@bnl.gov or extension 8612.