The June issue of the Body Bulletin newsletter is being distributed to Laboratory employee mail stops and Personal Best is available online.
Although both newsletters contain the same information, additional or expanded articles are included in the online Personal Best issue.
Summer is a good time to "Renew Your Exercise Goals." This article discusses how to get motivated; the results of consistent exercise and trying something different to add variety to a workout. Caution should be taken, though, when trying a new sport. Learn how not to "get sidelined by an age-related injury" in this month's feature story "Spoiled Sports."
Summer also is vacation time. The article "Simplify Vacation Time," offers advice on how best to prepare for a trip and how to make the most of the time away from home. Additionally, tips for staying in shape while on vacation are provided in the Lab sidebar article on the cover of Body Bulletin.
"Can't Sleep?" Establishing a routine and adopting new behaviors may help. Learn more about improving sleep by viewing the Laboratory-sponsored expert panel discussion "Sleep On It: A Comprehensive Discussion on Ways to Improve Your Sleep" available on RealMedia. Videotapes also are available for free on loan from the Wellness Center. For more information, call 7-7166.
The National Academies' Institute of Medicine issued new nutrition guidelines last year. Learn what changes have been made in terms of nutrient balance, fats, sugar and fiber. Suggestions for healthy dining options while eating out also are provided in this month's nutrition article.
The recipe of the month is Asparagus Beef Stir Fry.
Stress has many causes, one of which may be the daily commute to work. This month's "In the Workplace" article offers drivers some ideas on improving commuting time and reminds commuters that "The time spend commuting is yours – make it benefit you."
Also in this issue: safety in the sun and heat, the importance of knowing family history, a listing of serious symptoms in kids that may need prompt medical attention and using writing as a stress management technique.
Body Bulletin and the online Personal Best are published by Scott Publishing in Edmonds, Wash., and are part of the Lab's Positive Health Directions program in Occupational Medicine (HSR-2) and Benefits and Employment Services (HR-B).