Helping our UC community stay strong
November 9, 2020
This has been a year of many challenges — the pandemic, political and racial turmoil, natural disasters and more. Our community has come together and …
It’s time for a break: 5 tips for vacationing during COVID-19
September 8, 2020
The word “vacation” comes from the Latin meaning “exemption from service, respite from work” and traces back to the verb vacare: “to be empty, be free, have …
5 reasons why you need a flu vaccine this year
August 11, 2020
COVID-19 is continuing to take our country by storm. And, starting this fall, we’ll face a second tried-and-true health hurdle: the flu. Here are five …
10 productive distractions you can try right now
April 7, 2020
Can’t take your mind off coronavirus right now? You’re not the only one. But obsessing over a situation that you can’t control (other than by …
Feeling sick? Please stay home.
December 3, 2019
If you’re suffering from a cold — or even worse, the flu — please don’t come into work! According to UC Riverside Health, the flu virus …
Focusing on the greater good — and personal happiness
November 12, 2019
What does “living well” really mean? It’s a big question, and one tackled daily by experts at the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC). UC Berkeley psychology Dacher …
UC Diabetes Prevention Program: A systemwide success
November 12, 2019
Faculty and staff at all 10 UC campuses can now access the UC Diabetes Prevention Program (UC DPP). Part of the Global Food Initiative’s Healthy …
UC Diabetes Prevention Program puts faculty and staff health front and center
November 12, 2019
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14 is World Diabetes Day. It’s an opportune time to take note of your current health and learn …
Understanding and preventing Type 2 diabetes
November 12, 2019
Diabetes is a serious disease: It is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and can lead to many life-threatening health complications. …
Your Open Enrollment checklist
October 8, 2019
Your UC benefits are valuable, and some require you to actively opt-in each year. Check out this simple checklist to get your ducks in a …