OptimumU Health & Wellness

“ perhaps the exercise we need is the kind of exercise that is weaved into our lifestyle: walking.” — Kaki Okumura link.medium.com/trUecdOLibb

A great experience for everyone and thankful for the opportunity to be part of the day. @HeartSportsNews

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A must Watch. Success is not a solo journey! When we are truly supported we can accomplish our goals. lnkd.in/g8PpbEPn

Yes!!!! @NCAA

Thank you, @Yg_Trece and @Reggie_Jackson, for speaking out on mental health. NBA players speak out about mental health challenges yhoo.it/3CtHv01

What you eat affects your testosterone. Nearly 20-50% of US men have testosterone deficiency. Men who eat a pro-inflammatory diet – rich in sugar, refined carbohydrates & fats – are 30% more likely to have low testosterone levels. Obesity, on top of that, increases risk by 60%.

We have found that through our program, athletic coaches are starting to utilize the positive psychology embedded in the app, such as refocusing skills to remind team members of the good. It can help students and coaches overcome negativity bias. Ask, "what -went-well." #coaches

Wellington Phoenix star Grace Wisnewski's letter to her mental illness: 'You made my life feel like it was falling to pieces' stuff.co.nz/sport/football…

5 Basic tips for keeping a strong mind and body. bit.ly/3z5Q1jb

“Stop counting calories” bit.ly/3RXbQdB

Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before. --Bonnie Blair

Monday mindset. Let go of perfectionism.

“The best-kept secret in medicine is...given the right conditions, the body heals itself...we should keep doing research, but educating physicians and patients...the existing knowledge about the power of nutrition...may be the best investment we can make.” bit.ly/3liShNF

Accentus Health: Platforms for campuses and businesses to improve culture and reduce stress. youtu.be/XvupPMaWloE

Among athletes with known mental health conditions, only 10% seek care from a mental health professional, according to the ACSM. buff.ly/37RiSxQ

This quick deep breathing technique can help younger students deal with a moment of stress. Watch “Deep breathing for children by SPARK Lab at Stanford University (full)” on #Vimeo vimeo.com/442138273

Compassion is to have a sense of concern for others and the community. Look at today's world—we are interdependent. We can't think only of my nation's interests. We have to take the whole world into account. Let us live happily together, helping each other rather than fighting.

Negative headlines about athletic departments, coaches, staff, and support personnel keep coming, and they won't stop unless we do something about it. Adding more resources and counselors is like putting a bandaid on a gushing woun…lnkd.in/dAbjPDxy lnkd.in/dn7gzB-C

You can't ease stress if you do not address the core reasons it is there in the first place. Toxic culture is why most people leave their job, school, or team. Our programs not only have evidence-based mental health resources within an app-based platfor…lnkd.in/dZsYivWc