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November / December 2023, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

This is the November & December 2023 issue of Rural Rocks from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.

November 2023, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

Eat Right, Every Bite

An Apple a Day …

Staff and faculty MASSAGES

Five Tips for Exercising Safely in Cold Weather

October 2023, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

MoveSpring Spooktacular Step Challenge

Gluten Free Halloween Puppy Chow

September / October 2023, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

This is the September & October 2023 issue of Rural Rocks from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.

September 2023, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

September is Healthy Aging Month

To help motivate movement and get your heart rate up, the Bulldog Wellness Committee is launching STEPtember starting September 20 that will go through September 30.

July / August 2023, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

This is the July & August 2023 issue of Rural Rocks from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.

August 2023, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

August is the time to celebrate National Wellness month

• Prioritize your self-care -------- Go to the spa.
• Manage your stress ------------- You will feel happier.
• Promote healthy routines ----- Attend a fitness class.

July 2023, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

• Healthy 4th of July Dinner Recipes!
• July is National Blueberry Month!
• July is National Ice Cream Month!
• How to Stay Active in Warm Weather
• Fireworks

June 2023, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

June 3rd is World Bicycle Day

Bicycles, invented in Europe in the nineteenth century, presently number more than a billion, and are used all over the world. Cycling is a non-weight-bearing, low-impact exercise that is easy on the joints, great for aerobic fitness, fun for people of all ages, and is becoming one of the most popular activities for seniors.

May / June 2023, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

This is the May & June 2023 issue of Rural Rocks from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.

May 2023, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

Your Bulldog Wellness Committee is declaring May as “Movement and Mental Health” month. We encourage you to select a way in which you enjoy moving your body (walking, swimming, bicycling, dancing, yoga, etc.) and move for a combined 20 minutes at least five days a week. Physical activity impacts our mental health, sleep habits, stress levels, and mood.

March / April 2023, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

This is the March & April 2023 issue of Rural Rocks from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.

April 2023, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

A trusted source for health information

When you have a health question, your first call should be to your health provider. Another source for Health and Wellness information is MedlinePlus, the online health information resource of the National Library of Medicine, which is part of the National Institutes of Health.

March 2023, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

March is Colorectal Cancer Education & Awareness Month.

Colorectal Cancer is the 3rd most common cancer diagnosed and the 2nd leading cause of cancer related death. Since we are all affected, it is recommended that we begin screening at age 45 and most insurances cover 100% of the expense.

January / February 2023, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

This is the January & February 2023 issue of Rural Rocks from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.

February 2023, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

February Is American Heart Month

February is the month for love and celebrating Valentine’s, but it is also American Heart month. While heart disease can be deadly, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.