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Welcome to the Foothill-De Anza Community College Wellness site!
The new wellness program is sponsored by the District, with the focus of increasing the overall health of FHDA employees--physically and mentally--while encouraging a healthy work-life balance. It is based out of the office of Human Resources and steered by members of the Wellness Committee.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Wellness Committee is to act as an advisory committee for purposes of promoting and supporting organizational and individual wellness among members of the campus community through education, prevention, early detection, and access to comprehensive health resources. Continue reading...
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Exercise Can Increase Intelligence?
A recent study featured on Good Morning America suggests exercise can increase intelligence. Read more on the study...
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn.
Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha... Then do it!
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The Wellness Monthly is a monthly publication that provides valuable information, advice, and resources on a variety of everyday behavioral health situations that can have an impact on the employees' total health and productivity.
Wellness Monthly October 2009
Prescription Drug Addiction:
Hitting Close to Home
Wellness Monthly September 2009
Keeping the Glow in the Golden Years:
How to Cope with Depression
Wellness Monthly August 2009
Head of the Class:
Nurturing Your Child's Confidence in Learning
Wellness Monthly July 2009
Overspent and Overstressed:
How to Live Within Your Means
Wellness Monthly June 2009
The Battle Within:
Understanding Combat-Related Stress Disorders
Wellness Monthly May 2009
The Battle Within:
Understanding Combat-Related Stress Disorders
Wellness Monthly April 2009
Alcohol Awareness
Autism
Wellness Monthly March 2009
Mind and Body Connection:
Understanding Depression with a Chronic Condition
For the remainder of 2009 the topics including the following:
November 2009: The Power of Forgiveness: What forgiveness is, what it isn't, and how it reduces stress and heals relationships
December 2009: Having a Stress-free Holiday Season
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Create or join a wellness activity group led by your coworkers! Click on a group name to email the group leader(s), and find out about meeting times and days.
If you need assistance in starting an activity group, contact a wellness committee member on your campus.
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