czimmerman, Author at TrilogyFIT

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By being enrolled in our medical plan, you have access to clinical breast exams and mammograms, as a preventive screening. If you are under the age of 40 years, you may need a referral from your doctor, however women 40 years and older should not need a referral. Mammograms can be performed at a few […]

Hope Scarves

We need your support to help us collect 5,000 scarves for those living with cancer during the month of October. You can donate scarves by placing them in your campus donation boxes or by clicking here to buy directly from Amazon. To learn a little more, watch this short video prepared by Hope Scarves. Not […]

World Mental Health Day

The National Institute of Mental Health reports that depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States, affecting an estimated 11 million adults. Of these, two thirds do not actively seek nor receive proper treatment, which can result in severe impairments that interfere with or limit their ability to engage in […]

Get Down with Cholesterol

There are two types of cholesterol. HDL cholesterol is “good” cholesterol and helps support your body’s functions while not raising your risk of cardiovascular disease. LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, raises your risk of cardiovascular disease. Saturated fats, like those in coconut oil, red meats, and dairy, can raise your LDL and lower your HDL. Unsaturated […]

Remain Active and Independent as you Age

Eat and Drink Healthy – choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, low-fat dairy, and water most of the time. Move More, Sit Less Throughout the Day – Being active can help you prevent, delay, and manage chronic diseases; improve balance and stamina; reduce risk of falls; and improve brain health. Don’t Use Tobacco – […]

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Cancer screening means looking for cancer before you have symptoms. The most common test that is used to screen for prostate cancer is a blood test called a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test. PSA is a substance your prostate makes. The test measures the amount of PSA in your blood. These simply screenings may help […]

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide Risk: Awareness and Prevention | September 14 Join this webinar to: Define the warning signs of suicide. Discuss how to speak to someone about suicide concerns. List resources and how to get help. Register here Other resources to support mental health include Marketplace Chaplains, Anthem’s Learn to Live and LiveHealth Online. Learn more about […]

T200 and Wellness Week Activities

Keep Summer Cool with Fresh Foods

There are so many ways to mix it up with fruits and veggies. Add berries to your morning cereal, oatmeal, or smoothie, satisfy that sweet tooth with melons or cherries, and don’t forget to add them to salads. Too keep cool, cook outdoors with a grill. There are so many ways that we can work […]

June is Men’s Health Month

The HHS Office of Minority Health suggest 5 Plays for Men to Stay at the Top of Their Game: Protect your heart – Healthier food choices build a healthier heart – make fruits and vegetables half of your plate. Visit the nutrition guide on Virgin Pulse for recipe ideas. Be Active – Getting just 30 […]