Happy Healthy Holidays
During this busy holiday season, it's important that we take time for
ourselves as well as others. There are plenty of opportunities to connect with the spirit of the season right here at Georgetown University.
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- So Others Might Eat (SOME) Holiday Shoe Box Drive, sponsored by Campus Ministry
- 2011Angel Tree, sponsored by the President's Office
- United Way Annual Campaign, sponsored by the Office of the Senior Vice President
Check out all the wellness-related events happening this month on the GUWellness Calendar. Click on "View GUWellness Calendar"
December 1 is World AIDS Day. Click on "Read More"
Wellness Articles
- Healthy Holiday Eating
- Good food and the holiday season just seem to go together. Remember—eating healthy doesn’t have to mean missing out on holiday fun.
- Holiday Stress
- Do your holidays turn out to be disappointing because stress gets the best of you? These tips may help you change some old holiday habits.
- Volunteering May Be Good For Your Health
- According to a recent report, older people who volunteer enjoy longer lives, higher functional ability, and lower rates of depression and heart disease.
- Diet & Fitness Myths
- An article by Vianesa Vargas. The field of fitness is replete with exercise and diet myths – bits of misinformation and half truths that people cling to like life vests after a shipwreck.
- Upper Respiratory Infection: Cold or Flu?
- Colds and flu are contagious diseases passed from one person to the next.
Upcoming Wellness Events
- Dec 22, 12:30pm-1:20pm: Mind-Body Connection: Gratitude
- Jan 11, 12pm-1pm: Creating a Retirement Roadmap
- Jan 11, 3pm-4pm: Building A Basic Budget: The Five-Step Spending Plan
- Jan 12, 12pm-1pm: Life Insurance & Your Financial Plans
Featured Profile
In recent years, communication has assumed a starring role on our cultural stage. Perhaps you’ve heard of Facebook, Twitter, MySpace? All big celebrities in our world of fast-paced information exchange. St. Ignatius offers us some alternative (and lower tech!) communication options – through prayer.
