The Healthy UBC Newsletter comes out monthly for those who are interested in health and wellbeing topics at UBC.
Healthy UBC Newsletter
Physical Activity & Mental Health
Physical activity is a part of the Thrive 5, one of the simple, easy-to-implement ways to support your mental health. It is shown to improve cognitive function and increase energy levels and is a contributing factor towards physical and mental health.
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Free Events This Month: June 2020
Online Healing Centered Yoga for Survivors & Allies | Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. Presented by the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response office at UBC, this slow, gentle Hatha Yoga class is designed specifically to assist survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, harm, or harassment.
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Editorial: Solidarity and the Need for Action
The events that triggered the on-going protests against anti-Black racism across the world have left my heart heavy over the past few weeks. In Vancouver and across Canada, we have witnessed an increase in anti-Asian violence and the continued oppression of Indigenous people.
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Workplace Learning Ecosystem
The Workplace Learning Ecosystem (WPL) is a centralized, searchable catalogue of learning and training offered to UBC employees.
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Budget friendly recipes and tips
It is possible (and important!) to eat nutritious food while working from home and limiting trips to the grocery store. Grocery shopping is a significant expense for most families and households, but there are ways to make it more affordable.
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Fitting in fitness: No gym? No problem!
Physical activity is scientifically proven to decrease anxiety, depression and stress as well as increase your sense of self-worth, confidence, and emotional stability.
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Free Events This Month: May 2020
Enhancing Couple Relationships│ May 19 │12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Together while apart: Fiscally friendly ways to stay connected during physical distancing
Practicing physical distancing does not mean that you have to eradicate all contact with your loved ones! In fact, the Canadian Mental Health Association suggests that this is the time to lean on your loved ones for support.
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Money mindfulness
Did you know there is a connection between mindfulness and financial health? Practicing mindfulness can help you feel less stressed and anxious and help in making healthier financial decisions now and in the future.
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Maintaining financial health
Financial health plays a major role in our physical, psychological and emotional wellbeing. If you, or someone close to you, are going through a difficult financial time, you might find it challenging to maintain your wellbeing.
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