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2/1/2019February 01, 2019Winter 2019It’s the start of a New Year and time to make new fitness and nutrition goals! Research says as many as 65% of all people who begin an exercise program end up dropping out in three to six months. How can you prevent this from happening to you? Make a plan
New Year Plan! Where do you start?
  
11/21/2019November 21, 2019Fall 2019November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes.
November is National Diabetes Month
  
2/3/2020February 03, 2020Winter 2020February is American Heart Month and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is again encouraging our NIH colleagues, as well as people across the country, to reduce their risk for heart disease together. A healthy lifestyle that includes re
February is American Heart Month
  
7/1/2021July 01, 2021Spring/Summer 2021The NIH Well-Being Ambassadors look forward to continuing the partnership with IC leadership to ensure that IC goals have the capacity to explore wellbeing opportunities for employees.
Wellbeing Ambassador Spotlight Fogarty International Center
  
10/19/2021October 19, 2021Fall 2021October is Work and Family Month. Although NIH aims to support healthier and more flexible work environments throughout the year, this month we bring an even greater focus on the work-life balance.
2021 Work and Family Month at NIH “Taking Care of Your Personal Well-being”
  
2/1/2022February 01, 2022Winter 2022Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer?
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Celebrate American Heart Month Join the Our Hearts Movement
  
5/10/2022May 10, 2022Spring/Summer 2022Building positive well-being and caring for our mental health are critical elements of coping with everyday stressors, successfully contributing to our community, and reaching our full potential.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Team
  
9/26/2022September 26, 2022Fall 2022Join the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (DATS) and the OD Resilience Through Well-being Campaign in observing National Yoga Month.
National Yoga Month
  
2/16/2023February 16, 2023Winter 2023February 3 Wear Red Day Get #OurHearts Pumping!  Videocast now available  Each year on the first Friday in February, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH
  
5/17/2023May 17, 2023Spring 2023For the first time since 2019 an in-person Safety, Health and Wellness Day event will be held on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bethesda campus and other off-campus NIH facilities.
NIH Safety Health & Wellness Day; Thursday June 29
  
7/17/2023July 17, 2023Summer 2023Summer is here and with the beautiful weather it also brings the 2023 Feds Feeds Families virtual food drive.
2023 Feds Feed Families Campaign
  
10/23/2023October 23, 2023Fall 2023November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. 
National Diabetes Month Is Here
  
10/23/2023October 23, 2023Fall 2023This year, NIH held the 38th NIH Institute Challenge Relay on Thursday, September 14th hosted by the Recreation & Welfare Program staff.
38th Annual NIH Institute Relay Has Record Turnout
  
1/8/2024January 08, 2024Winter 2024Chair Yoga is perfect for office workers, seniors and anyone who finds it difficult to sit on the floor or stand for long periods. It is a gentle form of yoga that is modified to be done while sitting on a chair or using a chair for support.
January 2024 Events
  
8/15/2024August 15, 2024Summer 2024As we move into the back end of summer, it’s vital that we continue to promote safe and  healthy behaviors. Remember to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and take breaks indoors throughout the day.
Wellness Newsletter - 8/15/24
  
11/15/2024November 15, 2024Fall 2024Fall is in full swing at NIH, including National Diabetes Month and National COPD Awareness Month.  The recent warm front gave the fall season beautiful folliage for slightly longer this year as we move  towards the Thanksgiving holiday.
Wellness Newsletter 11-15-24
  
6/18/2025June 18, 2025Spring 2025​  ​​​​​​​​​​​Welcome to the June 2025 Wellness@NIH Newsletter and see below for upcoming events. Feel free to view or share a PDF version​​ of this newsletter.​​​
Wellness Newsletter 6-18-2025
  
2/1/2019February 01, 2019Winter 2019ebruary is American Heart Month.  The annual celebration began in 1963 to encourage Americans to join the battle against heart disease.
American Heart Month
  
11/21/2019November 21, 2019Fall 2019Make your holiday meal memorable – and tasty
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
  
2/3/2020February 03, 2020Winter 2020Here we are, February 2020. How are your New Year’s resolutions for healthy living holding up? Bravo, if you’re still on track. Keep it up! If they have fallen to the wayside, try again—maybe with some new strategies.
Maintaining Healthy Habits
  
2/1/2021February 01, 2021Winter 2021We all know the COVID-19 pandemic has been especially overwhelming for parents and caretakers. Having to care for children and adult dependents at home while also working full-time has left many of us at our wits' end.
The NIH Child Care Board Supports NIH Families
  
7/1/2021July 01, 2021Spring/Summer 2021In the Winter issue of the Wellness@NIH newsletter, we introduced you to the Aging and Adult Dependent Care Committee (AADCC).
Aging and Adult Dependent Care Committee Membership
  
10/19/2021October 19, 2021Fall 2021As summer fades, we begin to engage in familiar fall routines like children attending school, planning holiday leave, and celebrating National Work and Family Month in October. 
Why National Work and Family Month Is Important to the NIH
  
2/1/2022February 01, 2022Winter 2022Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart.
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Heart Health Part of Your Self Care Routine
  
5/10/2022May 10, 2022Spring/Summer 2022If you have mental health symptoms or a verified mental health condition, you are not alone.
Mental Health – Looking Forward After Looking Back
  
9/26/2022September 26, 2022Fall 2022The National Institutes of Health is proud to announce that it will be hosting the Third International Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health from October 11 to 14 at the Natcher Conference Center.
NIH to Host 3rd International Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health
  
2/15/2023February 15, 2023Winter 2023When stress hits hard like it has during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach for first. But an unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart.
Healthy Eating for a Happy Heart
  
5/17/2023May 17, 2023Spring 2023May is Mental Health Awareness Month and here are some ways to improve your mental health.
AADCC Recognizes Mental Health Month and Arthritis Awareness Month
  
7/17/2023July 17, 2023Summer 2023​Wellness at work emanates from our ability to manage our own well-being. It's a simple concept to articulate, yet challenging to accomplish.
A Message from Susan Borst DATS Child and Family Programs Manager
  
1/8/2024January 08, 2024Winter 2024Join Leslie Pont, NIH Program Manager for Wellness, and Allison Rose, National Center for Weight and Wellness, for post-Valentines Day information-sharing about the importance of good nutrition and how it is imperative to your overall health.
February 2024 Events
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