Human Resources Wellness Events

Fall 2021

Menopause: Hot Flashes to Hormones (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

In this webinar, you will learn and discuss menopause basics, common menopause experiences, and long-term health risks associated with menopause. The presenter will also review treatment options and lifestyle factors that can support menopause symptoms.

September 15

The Power of Sleep: Five Techniques for Getting Deep Sleep (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

Whether you’re talking to a sleep physician or surfing the web, with very little effort you can recognize the importance of getting the right amount of sleep. People who are consistently well-rested have figured out the perfect quality and quantity balance to make them the type of sleepers we all envy. If you find yourself looking at your well-rested colleague or partner with resentment, this seminar explores the habits that help people to be consistently good sleepers.

September 16

Parenting Preschoolers (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Emotional

Young children can be lovable, challenging, engaging, and baffling all at the same time. Come find about developmental characteristics of preschoolers, how they impact their behavior and learning, and tips about discipline/guidance. Related benefits and resources offered to Tufts University employees will be highlighted.

September 21

Fighting Inflammation (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

Chronic Inflammation has been found to be the cause of many diseases, including premature aging and heart disease. Stress, exposure to toxins and lack of exercise can contribute to inflammation, but diet is also a big part of it. Learn which dietary choices can help decrease inflammation.

September 28

Family Health (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

Getting healthy as a family has been shown to have many benefits. In this webinar participants will learn why family health is important, discuss benefits of engaging in healthy choices as a family, learn simple steps you can take as a family to reduce risks of obesity and chronic disease, and discuss how to overcome obstacles to achieving family health.

October 6

Surviving and Thriving as a New Parent (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Emotional

It goes without saying: becoming a new parent is a major life change. Both men and women are at risk of postpartum depression. One in 5 women and 1 in 10 men struggle with postpartum mood disorders. By building support networks, finding ways to communicate needs and expectations, practicing self-care, and setting boundaries, employees can survive and thrive as new parents. In this workshop, employees will create self-care plans to build resilience and strong foundations, learn to set boundaries for family and work obligations, and recognize signs of postpartum depression and how to get help.

October 12

Love Your Heart: 10 Tips to a Healthier Heart (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

Heart disease is responsible for 40% of all deaths in the United States, which is more than all forms of cancer combined. In addition to providing education on the cardiovascular system, this webinar will empower participants to make small lifestyle modifications that impact one’s risk for developing heart disease.

October 14

Superfoods help you feel super! (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

This session looks at what a superfood is and discusses health properties of such superfoods as raw cacao nubs, buck wheat, purple and neutral vegetables, avocado oil, seaweed, watermelon seeds, neutral tone vegetables and kale to name a few.

October 20

Dependent Care Benefits at Tufts (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Emotional and Financial

Did you know that more than 10 of our benefits at Tufts University can be used for aspects of dependent care—caring for our children, partners, or parents? Learn about how benefits you already have and others you can sign up for at any time can be used to provide the kind of care you want to and save you money. We will also explore those that we can enroll in only during our annual Open Enrollment and not miss out on them this fall.

October 21

All About Diabetes (Webinar)

Wellness Dimensions: Physical

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood sugar is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. This webinar will explain what diabetes is, how common is it, the different types of diabetes, what is pre-diabetes, long term health effects, symptoms, how insulin works, risk factors, test to detect diabetes and ways to lower your risk for Type 2 diabetes.

November 2

Diabetes Prevention 101: Coping with Triggers (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

15-30% of people with prediabetes will develop Type 2 diabetes within 5 years. If left unchecked, diabetes can lead to heart disease and stroke, blindness, nerve damage and kidney disease. Learning to cope with your triggers can help you with your eating and activity goals so you can prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes. In this webinar, we will define triggers, discuss strategies to cope with your triggers, come up with an action plan and share resources for additional support.

November 3

Tis the Season: Practical Tips for Managing Holiday Stress (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Emotional

Tis the season for unrealistic expectations, hectic schedules, financial stress, unhealthy habits, and unpredictable (or perhaps quite predictable!) family dynamics. The heightened stress of the holiday season impacts 8 out of every 10 Americans, so ask yourself ...is it really “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?” Perhaps your answer is an enthusiastic “yes”, a resounding “no”, or somewhere in between. Regardless of how you feel about the upcoming holidays, stress levels are higher for most people and this session will help you create a plan for a happy and healthy holiday season. Attendees will:

Acknowledge both positive and negative aspects of the holidays
Identify common sources of holiday stress
Learn practical, realistic tips to reduce holiday stress
Reflect on traditions – both old and new – and create meaningful moments
Understand how self-care, realistic expectations, and simple pleasures can help you navigate the season

November 9

Diabetes Prevention 101: Shop and Cook to Prevent Diabetes (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

Healthy eating starts with healthy shopping. Following a healthy meal plan helps balance blood sugar. In this webinar we will discuss grocery shopping tips for buying healthy foods, tips for healthy eating on a budget, how to reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes with healthy foods, healthy cooking tips and quick meal staples. Plus, you will learn and develop your own strategies for grocery shopping and cooking for health.

November 10

Caring for Dependent Adults, Near and Far (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Emotional and Financial

Many of us worry about our dependent adults or elder relatives and don’t always know where or when to turn for help. Come find out about University benefits and resources, organizations, and local resources. In this seminar you will learn how to:

Find relevant University resources;
Understand how your benefits apply in particular situations’
Access support for yourself as a caregiver

November 16

Diabetes Prevention 101: Eating Well Away from Home (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

Over one third of the US dollars is spent on eating out services. Eating out even just one meal away from home can translate into gaining two pounds per year. The challenges of eating away from home will be discussed on this webinar along with strategies for eating well at restaurants and social gatherings. You will also learn tips for eating well while traveling.

November 17

Gratitude: A How-to Guide (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Emotional

The expression of gratitude can do wonders for overall health and happiness, and this presentation focuses on how to bring the practice to life. In addition to highlighting the health benefits of gratitude, tangible examples are provided to help develop the skill of being grateful.

November 18

Diabetes Prevention 101: Stay Active to Prevent Diabetes (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

There are many benefits of exercise as it lowers your risk of getting Type 2 diabetes. The webinar will discuss the benefits of getting active, creative ways to get active, and a chance to move individually and as a group.

November 23

Diabetes Prevention 101: Sleep Well to Prevent Diabetes (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

What you eat, what you weigh, and how much you move can affect your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Did you know that sleep habits can play a role, too? Sleep deprivation is an often overlooked but a significant risk factor for Type 2 diabetes. From this webinar, you will learn why sleep matters, challenges of getting enough sleep and coping methods.

December 1

Diabetes Prevention 101: Stay Motivated to Prevent Diabetes (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

In this webinar we will discuss the importance of preventing diabetes, reflection, celebrating your success, and how to cope with challenges using motivation as a powerful tool for success.

December 8

Stress Reduction: Self-Care Tools that Can Meet ANY Moment (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Emotional

We all experience effects of stress, and our minds and bodies respond to this in profound ways. This session provides an overview on tools available to you at any time to alleviate the stress response, including mindfulness, foundational as part of an effective brain training program. Join us as we explore solutions to help us to meet our lives with calmer and wiser responses, including proven practices to alleviate common feelings of “too much”. Whatever you are experiencing, these are valuable tools for clarity and peace of mind.

December 8

Diabetes Prevention 101: Get Support to Prevent Diabetes (Webinar)

Wellness Dimension: Physical

This webinar will discuss the importance of preventing diabetes, plus answering the question of how social support helps prevent Type 2 diabetes, along with exploring where to get support from your community.

December 15

Provided by Human Resources