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Physical Health

Physical Wellness involves a variety of health-related behaviors related to keeping yourself healthy, such as not smoking, being physically active, healthy eating, taking medication as directed and taking personal responsibility for your health care by getting assessed and treated in a timely manner.

(definition adapted from:  http://wellness.ucr.edu )

Physical Health Assessment (Page 1)

Academic Articles

  • Insight Journal: Physical Wellness
  • Student Fitness & Nutrition Guidebook
  • Latest Research

Programs

  • UAMS Fitness Center
  • ACH Fitness Center (web access on campus or VPN only)
  • Culinary Medicine Resources
  • Flu Vaccinations
  • Obesity Solutions CenterUAMS Water Wellness Program (Swimming Program)
  • The Ottenheimer Therapy and Fitness Center, located in the UAMS Reynolds Institute on Aging (Ages 50+)
  • UAMS Sleep Disorders Center
  • Kick the Nic (UAMS-Smoking Cessation Program, Free Chantix)
  • Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management Program
  • DASH Diet (lower your blood pressure) Diabetes Program (Free Glucometer)
  • Healthy Heart Program (free meds and blood pressure monitor)
  • Faculty, Staff and Student Nutrition Guide
  • LR Athletic Club (Faculty Discount)
  • LR Racquetball Club (Faculty Discount)
  • NLR Athletic Club (Faculty Discount)
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