CommonHealth Wellnote
CommonHealth offers diverse wellness programs for Virginia state employees through expert consultants. If you’re looking to book an event in March, connect sooner rather than later to ensure you get a date that works for you. Click here to view the latest CommonHealth Wellnote. Check out this week’s highlights.
Spotlight on Heart Health: Tips for a Healthier Heart
As February comes to a close, and we reflect on American Heart Month, it’s important to remember that heart health should be a priority all year round. Simple lifestyle changes can help prevent or manage heart disease. Here are some “tried and true” tips for a healthier heart today and tomorrow.
❤️Quit smoking or vaping.
❤️Eat a heart-healthy diet.
❤️Get 7–9 hours of sleep.
❤️Manage blood pressure.
❤️Maintain a healthy weight.
❤️Reduce stress through meditation or deep breathing.
❤️Exercise regularly.
❤️Limit alcohol consumption.
#MOVEWITHHEART this week!
Getting physical exercise is great for our heart health. Not only does it lower the risk for heart disease, but it reduces excess weight, improves overall fitness, helps to reduce and manage stress and lowers your risk for other illnesses. The more you move, the stronger your heart! Learn more here!
Ready to take Action? Explore these and other opportunities to MOVE More:
🎉Couch to 5K, Your Way” Challenge. Ready to move your way? The Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE) and the Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) are teaming up to bring you a fun, flexible and empowering fitness program! Visit the digital bulletin board.
❤️ February is Heart Health Month: Join the Walk with Ease Challenge. Register for the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Walk With Ease Challenge and embrace heart-healthy habits.
💻 Check out NOVA’s Recreation Department selection of great Virtual Fitness/Wellness Offerings. Classes include Soulful Stretch, Mind/Body (Yoga Meditation) and more.
Get moving now to be prepped and ready for Spring 2025 NOVA Walk Week!
Benefits Buzz: Already thinking about spring break?
If you’re dreaming of a springtime getaway, check out “5 Budgeting Tips for Your Family for Spring Break.” Discover how to save on vacation purchases—and why you may want to avoid tourist hotspots. Log in to your myVRS account and select Financial Wellness.
💰 Also, check out Virginia’s Employee Discount Marketplace for getaway savings.
For questions regarding this week’s communication or the CommonHealth program, please reach out to your campus coordinator.
—Faith Redd-Walker, coordinator, Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing