Swine Flu

There's a lot of talk on the news of the swine flu. From all the press it's been getting, one might think that it is easier to catch and worse than the 'regular' flu. It's not: it is just a new strain of the flu. Here's some information on the flu that doesn't necessarily make the news...

How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)?
Studies have shown that influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and can infect a person for up to 2-8 hours after being deposited on the surface.

Can I get infected with this new H1N1 virus from eating or preparing pork?
No. H1N1 viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get this new HIN1 virus from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.

How does this new H1N1 virus spread?
Spread of this H1N1 virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.


Information from: http://www.aaigg.com/category/Health/questions--answers-h1n1-flu--h1n1-flu-and-you--swine-flu-virus--influenza--2009/

For more information on how UC San Diego is dealing with the swine flu, check out the homepage of wellness.ucsd.edu

Free Rec. Classes

Need a study break during 10th week?
Sign up for a FREE LiveWell Recreation Class.

Yoga Boot Camp
Pump It Up!
Spin & Stretch
Core Plus
Kick Box & Core

Pre-registration required: sign up at wellness.ucsd.edu

Locations of the classes vary, so check the schedule for dates, times, and location.

This is a LiveWell UC San Diego program sponsored by the UC San Diego Wellness Center and Recreation.

Spring Quarter Project Wellness

Got Wellness?

How are the ENVIRONMENT, sustainability, and HEALTH related?

enter by May 1st. 

Win an iPod!

projectwellness@ucsd.edu

wellness.ucsd.edu

Think Global, Eat Local

Why eat locally grown foods?

Buying direct from local farmers supports the local economy.

When you buy direct from local farmers, your dollars stay within your community, and strengthen the local economy. More than 90¢ of every dollar you spend goes to the farmer, thus preserving farming as a livelihood and farmland.

This is important because as mergers in the food industry have increased, the portion of your food dollar paid to farmers has decreased. Vegetable farmers earn only 21¢ of your dollar; the other 79¢ goes to pay for marketing, distribution, and other costs.

For more info: http://www.eatlocal.net/why.html

Exercise & Healthy Living

Exercise is refreshment of one's mind or body through activity. UC San Diego Recreation provides diverse, dynamic and high quality programs to the university that promote fitness, enjoyment, relaxation and play. Through recreational experiences, participants learn skills and develop habits that improve health, happiness and the quality of life. Recreation is the act of creating anew.

Recreation
Registered UCSD students are invited to participate in recreation classes, weight room and fitness facilities in the Main Gym and RIMAC, Canyonview Aquatic Complex Facilities and the Natatorium. The Recreation Center also has a climbing center, an Outback Adven

ture program, equipment rentals, a high ropes team-building program called the Challenge Course, a Masters Swim program, as well as many class offerings like yoga, kick boxing and p

ilates. Just present your student ID and start getting fit today! http://recreation.ucsd.edu

Exercise Opportunities at UC San Diego:

Personal Wellness Program
UCSD Recreation’s Student Personal Wellness Program is looking for 60 committed students wanting to pursue a more healthy and fit lifestyle. Our wellness instructors will help you achieve your fitness goals. The duration of the program is 8 weeks and is free to students. Sign up and take the first step to a millennium filled with wellness!

FITSTOP
The Student Health Advocates (SHAs) provide free fitness assessments each quarter during weeks 2-10 every Monday and Wednesday, 7-9pm on a walk-in basis. The test includes blood pressure, heart rate, percent body fat, flexibility, cardiovascular health, abdominal strength and upper body strength. The check-in table is located on the second floor of RIMAC next to the women’s locker room.

Personal Weight Loss Solutions
Get in the best shape of your life! Let our UCSD expert trainers help you adjust your attitudes about eating and exercise, once and for all! This is an eight week program which meets once a week for an hour. The program will include small group instructional workouts and nutritional guidelines for weight loss. The program fees are $45 for students $60 for fac/staff with rec card $90 for community with rec card $120 community without rec card. For more information please contact the Program Director Terri Dowie tdowie@ucsd.edu or 822-3123 or go to the Student Personal Wellness Program website.

Rec Classes
Learn how to ballroom dance, try out more than 20 forms of martial arts, 

experience a new way of stretch with yoga, or tone your abs with core conditioning. Check out all of the rec classes offered by the Recreation Department.

Intramurals
The Intramural Sports program at UCSD is your home base for recreational team sports activities. For the past 30 plus years, our program has established deep campus roots as a reliable and primary source for fun and good times through sports participation. Your friendly Intramural Sports staff is always on-call to take care of your rec sports needs. Call us at (858) 534-3716 for person-to-person information that will help you access our program. Or better yet, touch base with this website on a regular basis to get all of the latest about what's going on in Intramural Sports.

Student Health Advocates: Outreach Program
Get Movin' at UCSD: Get acquainted with all the exercise opportunities on and off campus in this fun, interactive outreach!

Walk UCSD
Walk around and get to know your campus! Visit the Walk UCSD link for maps of walking paths on campus.

Project Wellness Winner - Jaimie Ngan

Jaimie Ngan

The way I try to keep my lifestyle healthy and maintain my new years resolution is by starting with and keeping a positive mindset. I do this by planning activities that fit smoothly into my schedule. Here are some techniques I enjoy using to keep my daily activities exciting/productive:

• Have a planner - a useful tool that can guide a person with their daily plans without the fear of forgetting something
• Plan for the week - Schedule all meetings/organization activities/gym time into the weekly planner then add some extra fun activities (i.e. lunch date with a friend, watch a movie, relax on the beach, etc.)
• Always incorporate some new items into the week so everyday doesn't seem repetitive and exhaustive.
• Everyone has a busy school schedule, but this doesn't give anyone an excuse to not stop by the gym for a 30 minute workout. (gym includes showers, lockers, personal space to exercise in, what more can you ask for?) Maintaining a consistent workout plan/schedulemotivates an individual to visit the gym. An alternative: take a jog outside or along the beach
  • If unmotivated to visit the gym alone, plan with a friend on days/times to go together! This creates more of an incentive for an individual to go to the gym (when at the gym, try different machines to see which ones are most suitable)
  • If going to the gym is not your thing, you can always take a recreational class (i.e. swimming class, kickboxing class, yoga class, dance classes) They offer affordable discounted prices for students!
  • If possible, try not to take the campus loop if unnecessary-->It only takes about 15 minutes to walk across campus: You gain time that could have been lost by sitting/waiting for the shuttle, a nice nature walk, and some good exercising
• Staying in the room and studying all day isn't the most exciting thing to do. Become active and join a special interest club or school organizations! This promotes happiness by encouraging individuals to meet different people, do the things they like, and gain an experience they'll never forget.
• Visit the library - It's the best place to study and gain some peace & quiet (you can eat, sleep, and study there!)
• Make dates with friends - Group hikes, biking, kayaking (There is some beautiful mountain views and scenery around San Diego)
• Most importantly, EAT HEALTHY! Don't feel guilty when consuming a few carbs or if you have a craving for a chocolate bar -- just try to exercise at least 3-5 days/week and maintain a good healthy diet.

These are just a few tips a person can use if they feel drained. As for myself, I enjoy being productive. I attend the gym each time I have a nice gap between classes or whenever it's convenient. I work, participate in school organizations, and volunteer. I manage my time accordingly with the help of my planner and eat healthy. After a long day of school I enjoy being at home and contemplating about my day's work. I have learned to appreciate life and try to take things slowly at times to remember the beauty of what life has to offer. By setting a positive mindset and appreciating life, I gain the full pleasure of spending time with my family, friends, and doing the things I love to do.