Holiday Weight Management 101

The six-week holiday season is fast approaching. For many individuals, this is a challenging time if weight control is a concern. Studies over the years have shown that the average weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is 6-8 pounds, which translates to 21,000–28,000 extra, unwanted fat calories. You would have to walk 175-230 … Holiday Weight Management 101

UA Little Rock to host Employee Wellness Fair July 25

University of Arkansas at Little Rock employees who complete a biometric assessment at the employee wellness health fair Tuesday, July 25, may qualify for a $1,400 reduction in out-of-pocket medical expenses for their health plan. 

UA Little Rock holds summer fitness challenge

For the second year in a row, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is encouraging faculty and staff to get fit this summer by making exercise part of their routine. 

Twin brothers come out on top at Little Rock half-marathon

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock employee and his twin brother earned the top two spots in the men’s 55-59 age group in the Little Rock Half-Marathon on March 4, continuing a tradition of running together that spans nearly four decades. 

February is Heart Awareness Month

Of all of the muscles in your body, the heart is the most important one, because it pumps oxygen-rich blood throughout your body and also removes a lot of waste products from your blood stream.