Hokie Wellness Multimedia
A complete library of all the latest wellness videos, podcasts, presentations, etc. The material is produced by Virginia Tech and other leading experts in the various wellness fields.
Welcome to Employee Health and Wellness!
As an employee of Virginia Tech, we want you to enjoy a healthy workplace and every opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle during your working career and beyond. As a Virginia Tech employee, you have access to many opportunities that support your health and well-being. The Employee Health and Wellness office, housed in Employee Benefits, has been created to develop and communicate opportunities for you to
take charge and take care of your health!
National Health Observances
November
American Diabetes Month
“Diabetes is a serious disease that leads to potentially life-threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation.” (www.Diabetes.org)
We spoke with Diabetes Educator Cindy Barden to obtain a little more information on diabetes.
Who is at risk for Diabetes?
There are two separate types of diabetes.
Type 1:
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Caused by the combination of genetics and an unknown factor. Nothing has been definitively found about the identity of the unknown factor
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Is and autoimmune condition
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Insulin is not produced by Type 1 Diabetics
Type 2:
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Typically caused by the combination of genetics and lifestyle factors such as weight and activity level
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Less insulin is produced and in some cases a person with type 2 diabetes may also be insulin resistant
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Ethnicity and Age also can increase risk of type 2 diabetes. African Americans and Hispanics have large numbers of type 2 diabetics. Age can also increase a person’s risk of diabetes; however a growing number of type 2 cases are being reported in children.
How can Diabetes Risk be Minimized?
Type 2:
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Lose Weight; even a modest weight loss can reduce your risk
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Exercise; strive to be active 30 minutes every day
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Eat a diet high in fiber and low in saturated fat
Click Here For Assistance in Creating your Healthy Diet
or for More Information on Diabetes
November 19-- Great American SmokeOut
Are YOU Ready to Quit?
Take this quiz! (Click here)
More information including the new Virginia Law which takes effect December 1! (Click here)
Holiday Maintain, Don't Gain
Don't gain that extra weight that becomes harder to get off!
Participate with your department in a maintenance challenge.
CLICK HERE for more information
2009 VACCINE CLINICS
DATE |
LOCATION |
TIME |
Fee |
Wednesday, December 2 |
McComas Gym
Tentative!! |
10am- 6pm | $19.96* NOTE: COVA cards will NOT be accepted as payment for this vaccine. Cash, check or credit card only |
Call 231-9331 for more information or for assistance or updates on the upcoming clinics.
Physical Menu
FLU Info
Watch the Flu Presentation by the Virginia Department of Health
H1N1 Clinics
Wednesday, December 2
McComas Gym
10 am- 6pm
Click here for more information
Health Headline News
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
Cook safely this Thanksgiving! Visit the food safety topic page to learn more.
Also, check out poultry preparation facts from the Department of Agriculture and tips on holiday food safety from the Food and Drug Administration.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on gene therapy progress. Recent, successful gene therapy in three different studies may reverse the momentum of a promising clinical approach after some disappointing findings...