Summertime Health Challenge
Challenge yourself to fill the forest with twinkling fireflies (aka lightning bugs) in this summer-themed physical activity program. The more you do, the brighter the night — and the more rewarding your Summertime experience. Whether you like to stride solo or train with a team, you'll find plenty of chances to connect. Social features include Friends, an optional team competition, an interactive message board, and delicious recipes plus daily health tips to share with colleagues and family members.
Financial Wellness Webinar
You have retirement goals and plans for your financial future, but do you know what you should be doing differently to make real progress? Join us on Wednesday, August 6 from 6:00 PM ET – 7:00 PM ET for more information about sources of retirement income you can rely on, retirement risks you face now, income strategies you should consider, and how you can use annuities to guarantee income for life. Reserve your virtual seat.
Medicare 101
Learn more about Medicare basics and how FEHB coordinates with Medicare on Thursday, August 21 from 11:00 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the conclusion of the webinar. Open to all Federal employees. Presented by Kaiser Permanente. Register today!
Women's Health Webinar: Women's Health in Every Decade
From fertility to menopause and everything in between, join us for an engaging conversation about how women’s bodies change—and how to stay strong, healthy, and empowered at every stage on
Tuesday, August 26 from 12:15 PM ET - 1:00 PM ET.
Learn more and register today!
Lifestyle Medicine and Diet Webinar
Discover how daily habits and food choices can become your most powerful medicine on
Wednesday, September 17 from 12:15 PM ET - 1:00 PM ET. In this webinar, we will explore how adopting an anti-inflammatory diet—particularly plant-based nutrition—can reduce or even reverse the effects of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.
Learn more and register today!
NIH Clubs (Bethesda Campus)
Interested in joining fellow employees and guests in NIH Club activities, on and off-campus? Check out our clubs:
We all know there is a need to take pause during the workday, and yet sometimes it seems hard to step away. If you’d like some new ideas, or you are not sure what to do for your well-being when you take a pause, this guide offers five tips to reset and nourish yourself.
NIH Clubs (Bethesda Campus)
Interested in joining fellow employees and guests in NIH Club activities, on and off-campus? Check out three new clubs:
Recent Recordings
8 Dimensions of Well-being: Emotional Health
A workshop on key priciples for supporting your emotional health every day and during uncertain times. View slides and recording.
The Art of Intentional Communication (January 2024)
A workshop on active listening and conscious communication to benefit your work and personal well-being. This webinar will highlight and demonstrate the key aspects of being fully present, observant, and purposeful in our words and actions with others. View slides and recording.
Preventative Care Guidelines (December 2024)
Learn the importance of preventing, finding, and managing health problems with an array of tools to support your preventative care. Recording.
Menopause 101: Supporting the Shift with Sleep, Physical Activity & Nutrition (November 2024)
For many women, the array of physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms can begin up to ten years prior to menopause and continue during the post-menopausal years. A community approach can support us all. View recording, download PPT slides or three-page flyer.
Reading The Food Label (October 2024)
Kaiser Permanente's Health Educator teaches NIH staff how to read the USDA food label, practical tips for portion control, and understanding key ingredients. View the recording.
Wellness Workshop: Stress Management (September 2024)
Learn tips and tricks for managing stress and burnout - explore the effects of stress and how to mitigate them in your everyday life. View the recording.
Nutrition & Meal Planning for the Whole Family (August 2024)
Speakers from NIDDK and ORS discussed eating for your microbiome, recipes that support gut health, and meal planning to benefit the whole family. View the recording. Download a PDF of the slides, or view the PPT. Staff also shared recipes with one another during the workshop. Check out the (anonymous) Google doc for more meal-planning tips from your NIH community!
Setting Boundaries and Seeking Work-Life Balance (August 2024)
Connect with the Wellness@NIH community about the importance of balancing personal and professional life. Learn tips and tricks for communicating and setting boundaries and ways to maximize work-life balance this summer. View the recording and the workshop slides.
Unlocking the Door to Men's Health - Webinar
(June 2024)Panelists from NIMH and Wellness at NIH discussed the importance of taking care of ourselves so we can take care of others. We addressed societal norms, despair, stress, coping skills, and the importance of preventative health, among other topics. The event has passed -
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