[All-extension] May Buckeye Wellness Innovator Newsletter
Daniels, Catharine A.
daniels.498 at osu.edu
Wed May 7 09:40:04 EDT 2014
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Buckeye Wellness Updates
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May – High Blood Pressure Control and Women’s Health Month
Our biometric focus for this month is high blood pressure control and women’s health. In the links below we have a CDC infographic that helps to break down blood pressure control with some alarming statistics. The good news is that by controlling blood pressure we can significantly reduce our risk for stroke, coronary heart disease and death from cardiovascular disease. Americans have plenty of room for improvement too. Only about 47% of individuals with high blood pressure have their condition under control. Take time this month to talk to a colleague or loved one about how to better control high blood pressure. Also see below for more information on a “Women’s Health Update” lunch and learn on May 16.
* Blood Pressure Control Info Graphic <http://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/infographic.htm>
* Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)<http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/dash/>
* Million Hearts Blood Pressure Control <http://millionhearts.hhs.gov/abouthds/blood_pressure.html#Resources>
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May Wellness Events around CFAES
* May 8, 9, &10 – Chadwick Arboretum Spring Plant Sale & Auction
* Get outside and enjoy the nice weather this week with a walk over to the Spring Plant Sale & Auction at the northwest corner of Lane Avenue and Fred Taylor Drive.
* Thursday May 22, 2014 – Walk with Health Coach Jenny Pitcher!
* 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Meet at the Labyrinth, just outside of the Ag Admin. Building
* Did you know walking just 10 minutes a day can….
* Support a healthy heart by lowering blood pressure, raise good cholesterol (HDL), lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase blood flow
* Help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight
* Reduce the risk of diabetes and maintain healthy blood sugar levels
* Boost energy, relieve stress and improve your mood
* Increase bone density
* Boost immunity
* Keep joints limber and keep you fit!
* The OSU Health Plan offers educational programs for benefits-eligible faculty and staff as a complimentary service for Your Plan for Health. Sign up for a Wellness Walk with a Health Coach for an opportunity to get outside and walk with an OSU Health Coach. These fun-filled, 20-minute walks take place rain or shine, so bring your umbrella if necessary.
* To register, visit https://linktohealth.osu.edu/LinktoHealth/home.seam and click educational program. From there you can find the May 22 walk at Ag Admin and just click schedule.
* Upcoming Wellness Events around the University
* Friday May 16 at 12 p.m. In the Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium – Join the OSU Wexner Medical Center Health and Wellness Initiative in celebrating National Women’s Health Week at the next lunch and learn event! Three experts on women’s health will give an interactive presentation on what it means to be a healthy and well woman:
* Laxmi Mehta, M.D. Clinical Director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Health Program
* Rebecca Jackson, M.D. Associate Dean of Clinical Research and Professor of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
* Lisa Keder, M.D., M.P.H. Division Director of General Obstetrics and Gynecology
* Male or Female, be sure to join us to learn how these health issues impact someone you love. A free lunch will be provided.
* June 21 – Ohio State Family Wellness Expo!
* 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the RPAC
* Please spread the word about our exciting community wellness expo! We are hosting a fun-filled day of free interactive learning and wellness activities for families, children and adults of all ages. We welcome faculty, staff, students and the community. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. With an appearance from Brutus, the Band, Cheerleaders and Eddie George!
* For more information, please visit: go.osu.edu/<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gwIONZXuQ0_BDm8w-BdyNa62apmhyNL6-aWX1IBXEb3JJV8OM9xUbEjm0sZu_AqF4fbkBcjFy8rALgD3CiKKYdoZQPc_XKsnGCsYJCDIFVJYnIn027SAXl4WK2bIlHd7PZSWBMr0MvEqGu3Eh7fzFnrPUfZIZDQm6TYtLyGUegSxgTav9uh5RH25wgxZN6d73CXT2xn0mCAibjwBAOc0Ld-NElao2E5UUG_b_8sQg55iSewIyfqH6et7epaSjEWu55_O2Xuw9bg=&c=HR7lnOuI-zRcTk9TfpdBhnftz7GdoqYQ3xvHDHgiz-GjIU8xBXbCKg==&ch=la_tkaU8tp1OCFsrQ3RxYRPd_G0ofL7xZ6VptcdlINaZn65P2VbduA==>few.
* Have you completed your PHA yet? All benefit-eligible faculty and staff will receive a communication informing them that beginning June 3, members visiting a primary care provider from OSU Physicians, Central Ohio Primary Care, or a provider who utilizes LabCorp will have specified bio-metric health values automatically populated to their PHA. A communication was sent to home addresses of all benefit-eligible faculty and staff, and should begin to arrive in homes on Friday, May 2. For more information, see attached flyer.
* For a full list of health and wellness events, go to http://yp4h.osu.edu/events-and-challenges/events
* Your Plan for Health Challenge Highlights
* 1 new challenge was added in May! Log in to start tracking - https://osu.limeade.com/Home
* May Superfood Challenge – Nuts & Seeds
* Watch an educational video, play a game of I-Spy, or test your knowledge with some nutty trivia before the end of the month to earn 10 Your Plan for Health points
* Caty's Favorite Recipe
* Avocado and Mango Salsa (Recipe from OSU Your Plan for Health)
* Ingredients:
* 1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
* 1 cup ripe mango, chopped
* 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
* 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
* 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, roasted - *May Superfood!*
* Juice of 1 lime, about 2 tbsp
* 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
* Method:
* In a mixing bowl, combine the avocado, mango, jalapeño, red onion, pumpkin seeds, lime juice and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently toss the ingredients together, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Top with mint before serving.
* Notes:
* This salsa is great for dipping with tortilla chips or used on top of fish or chicken!
* I have attached the recipe for a printer-friendly version :)
* Sarah’s Yoga Tips
* Yoga Poses for Office Workers – Here is great chair exercise to relieve the stress of sitting at your desk!
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[The Ohio State University]
Catharine Daniels, J.D.
OSU Extension Agricultural & Resource Law Program
Department of Extension
2120 Fyffe Road, Suite 25D, Columbus, OH 43210
614.247.7898 Office
daniels.498 at osu.edu<mailto:daniels.498 at osu.edu> http://aglaw.osu.edu/
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