As the holiday feasts came to a close at the end of December, many folks began looking at healthier options for the new year. Thanks to the American Heart Association, a new set of dietary guidelines is now available.
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The Charleston YWCA named Dr. Jacqueline Stump, a 2012 graduate of WVU School of Dentistry, a "Woman to Watch." She joins four other women who will be recognized Feb. 25 at the 2022 YWCA Charleston Women of Achievement awards ceremony at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
The Wellness Center now offers three free weekly meditations with a morning, afternoon and evening option. Regular meditation helps strengthen mental muscle while promoting stress management, resilience and relaxation. Faculty, staff and students are invited to join at no cost.
West Virginia University is committed to providing an on-campus learning experience for the spring 2022 semester. Dr. Ivan Martinez is a virologist at the WVU School of Medicine. He explains how the COVID-19 omicron variant, while not as virulent as Delta, still poses a risk and should be taken seriously.
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation “Using Course Structure to Facilitate Student Learning” Thursday, January 20, from noon to 1 p.m.
This week's Walk with a Future Doc session will feature a discussion on healthy living presented by Dr. Rosemarie Cannarella Lorenzetti Saturday (Jan. 8) at 9 a.m. on Zoom. Participants are encouraged to walk along at home.