STATE OF MARYLAND WELLNESS NEWSLETTER, JUNE 2022
June brings us the beginning of summer,
a time that is bursting with energy, positivity, and fun.
(And we have lots of fun for you this month!)
Check out our 2 new Challenges: "Summertime" and "Let's Get Spicy".
Join Chef Sandra Lewis on Tuesdays for "Let's Get Spicy" cooking demonstrations.
Learn how to keep you and your family "summer safe" in Healthy U Wednesday sessions.
June is also Men's Health Month, and on Thursdays, we focus on Men's Health.
Mindful Mondays and Unwind Time Fridays are good bookends to your week this month. Learn about how stress affects the brain and how to self-soothe.
Remember when you were a kid waiting for dusk to turn to darkness so you could watch the fireflies come out? How about the sound of the ice cream truck? Running through the sprinkler?
Go back to the summers of your youth and rekindle the magic and vitality of childhood with our Summertime campaign!
Record daily physical activity with your favorite tracker or on your mobile or desktop device to reveal vibrant images of summer memories. Buddy, team, and other social features make giving and getting support in Summertime even more rewarding and fun. Challenge yourself to fill the night sky with fireflies and see how your score compares. The more you do, the more you’ll want to do in Summertime.
Watch this brief (under 1 minute)
video to learn more.
Mindful Mondays:
The Effect of Stress on Your Brain and the Antidote
(hint: Mindfulness...)
Did you know that chronic stress can cause areas of the brain associated with emotions, metabolism, and memory to shrink? Learn more about the effect of stress on the brain and how mindfulness practices such as meditation can protect your brain.
Monday, 6/6, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Stress and Your Brain Part 1: Anxiety Register here
Monday, 6/13, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Stress and Your Brain Part 2: How to Ease Your Mind Register here
Monday, 6/20, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Stress and Your Brain Part 3: Relieving Stress Techniques Register here
Monday, 6/27, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Stress and Your Brain Part 4: Protect with Mindfulness Register here is back with the
"LET'S GET SPICY" CHALLENGE!
In this 3-week challenge, learn how easy it is to add flavor to your everyday meals. Each week of the challenge has a focus: week 1 is spices, week 2 is seasonings, and week 3 is herbs. Each week you'll have access to activities that will describe the history, health benefits, and recipes of the week's focus. You can join conversations on your dashboard as you answer questions and interact with other participants. And, for each week that you participate, you are entered into a raffle prize drawing!
"Let's Get Spicy" begins Monday, 6/6 - Registration is now open!
If you registered for Wellness 360 Degrees in 2021, here is your registration link If you did not register for Wellness 360 Degrees in 2021, here is your registration link 