The Healthy UBC Newsletter comes out monthly for those who are interested in health and wellbeing topics at UBC.
Healthy UBC Newsletter
Editorial: Having safe and healthy conversations on racism, anti-racism in the workplace
It’s normal to feel discomfort as you reflect on your own experiences with racial inequality and deepen your understanding of racism. Even among friends, these conversations can be particularly difficult and anxiety-provoking.
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Eating your way to better mental health
What we eat is not only critically important for the health of our bodies, but also our minds.
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UBC LIFT Challenge 2020: Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first UBC LIFT Corporate Fitness Challenge! From April 15 to May 15, 183 UBC staff and faculty members took to their living rooms, yoga mats, or outdoor spaces to participate in a virtual fitness challenge.
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Expanding your bubble – fostering mental health
Spending time with family, friends and community provides a sense of belonging and has a positive impact on your mental health.
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Giving back
Giving back, whether financially, through your skills and expertise or time, has been shown to reap many health benefits.
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Thrive by Sleeping Soundly
You’ve probably been told at some point in your life to “make sure you get enough sleep!” But have you ever wondered why sleep is so important?
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Physical Activity & Mental Health
Physical activity is a part of the Thrive 5, one of the simple, easy-to-implement ways to support your mental health. It is shown to improve cognitive function and increase energy levels and is a contributing factor towards physical and mental health.
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Free Events This Month: June 2020
Online Healing Centered Yoga for Survivors & Allies | Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. Presented by the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response office at UBC, this slow, gentle Hatha Yoga class is designed specifically to assist survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, harm, or harassment.
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Editorial: Solidarity and the Need for Action
The events that triggered the on-going protests against anti-Black racism across the world have left my heart heavy over the past few weeks. In Vancouver and across Canada, we have witnessed an increase in anti-Asian violence and the continued oppression of Indigenous people.
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Workplace Learning Ecosystem
The Workplace Learning Ecosystem (WPL) is a centralized, searchable catalogue of learning and training offered to UBC employees.
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