Celebrate World Hypertension Day: Take Control of Your Blood Pressure Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called the "silent killer" because it typically has no symptoms but can lead to serious health complications. This year, World Hypertension Day focuses on the theme: "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!" Join on May 17, 2025, to … [Read more...] about World Hypertension Day: May 17th
Full-time regular employees may utilize up to $150 per fiscal year (July 1- June 30) for enrollment in noncredit courses offered by Missouri State University for the purpose of professional and personal development, under the noncredit course fee waiver benefit. Use this benefit for personal development services offered through Employee Wellness, or use the benefit at … [Read more...] about Noncredit Course Fee Waiver- Fiscal Year Benefit
Physical Activity Guidelines: Adults should move more and sit less throughout the day. Some physical activity is better than none. Adults who sit less and do any amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity gain some health benefits. For substantial health benefits, adults should do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity and 75 minutes a week of … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Mindfulness practice invites us to build active awareness of our thoughts, sensations, and emotions. In the October Mercy EAP webinar session, we will learn how to notice our own thoughts and how we react to them. Session available October 17th and after. Employee Assistance Program provides in-the-moment and short-term counseling and resources. The Mercy EAP is available … [Read more...] about Pause. Breathe. Resume
Hypertension is high blood pressure. Hypertension is sometimes called the ‘silent killer’ because it produces no symptoms and could go unnoticed and untreated for years. Hypertension is a public health epidemic. Approximately 4 in 10 adults over age 25 have hypertension and in many countries another 1 in 5 have pre-hypertension. An estimated 9/10 adults living to 80 … [Read more...] about World Hypertension Day: May 17th