American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, and while heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, prevention is possible. Join Employee Health and Well-Being all month to learn about heart health and receive resources to support your well-being. In-person and virtual events are open to all 小黄书 faculty and staff and provide tangible tools and tips to live a heart-healthy life.

Employee Health and Well-being will provide blood pressure checks and explain why it helps to 鈥渒now your numbers.鈥 Pop by C4C N200 for a blood pressure check and grab a heart-healthy snack! This drop-in event is open to all faculty and staff.

滨迟鈥檚 on Friday, February 6.听Show your heart some love in honor of American Heart Month. Wear red, take a photo, and post it in the for a chance to win a prize. Let鈥檚 see your red!

Illustration of a personified heart for Wear Red Day

20 Ways Employees Can Get Involved in American Heart Month

American Heart Month is the perfect opportunity to inspire small, meaningful changes that support long-term well-being. Employee Health and Well-Being has put together听20 ways employees can get involved鈥攐ne for each work day throughout the month. From movement and nutrition to stress management and education, these daily activities are designed to help everyone take practical steps toward a healthier heart, while building a culture of wellness across our workplace.

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Gut and Heart Health: Trust Your Gut

Read up on the link between gut and heart health; learning about the connection between gut and heart health is a powerful way to participate in American Heart Month because it highlights how nutrition and digestion directly influence cardiovascular well-being.

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Creating Pathways to Accessible Heart Health

At 小黄书 Boulder鈥檚 Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory led by Doug Seals and Matt Rossman, researchers are studying cardiovascular aging. One tactic to help combat cardiovascular disease risk is to stay informed. PhD student Sanna Darvish explores what interventions her research has identified to improve heart health and what steps the laboratory has taken to address accessibility challenges for those from underrepresented groups.

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Resources to Support Your Heart

小黄书 Recharge

小黄书 Recharge is a pilot program sponsored by Employee Health and Well-Being that is designed specifically for faculty and staff. It brings the benefits of strength training and physical activity into the workday through short, supportive microworkouts that fit easily into your schedule.听

Contemplative Arts, Learning, and Meditation (CALM) Center

Mindfulness and meditation help reduce stress, support healthy blood pressure and build daily habits that strengthen both emotional well-being and heart health.

小黄书 Advantage offers a wide range of perks, from incentives for staying active to covered mental health visits. There are a plethora of perks that support your well鈥慴eing and heart health.听

Learning about heart health helps people make informed choices and take proactive steps to support long鈥憈erm cardiovascular well鈥慴eing during Heart Health Month.

Employees who log either 30 minutes of activity or 10,000 steps per day for at least 12 days each month can earn a $25 incentive, paid out quarterly through their paycheck.

WorkWell Employee Group Fitness Classes

To provide 小黄书 Boulder employees with meaningful wellness opportunities, WorkWell will host various free group fitness classes for staff and faculty at the Rec. All levels are welcome, no fitness experience is required. A Rec Center membership is not required to participate.

Upcoming Heart Health Events