Health Information Center Syllabus

Each month, the Body/Mind poster delivers brief, interesting articles on important health and wellness topics.

JANUARY: Physical health
Discusses the hazards of a sedentary lifestyle and the benefits of regular exercise

FEBRUARY: Heart health
Explains the dangers associated with untreated high blood pressure

MARCH: Nutrition
Addresses junk food/fast food consumption in America and suggests healthful alternatives

APRIL: Cancer
Examines skin cancer risk factors and prevention

MAY: Allergies and asthma
Discusses seasonal pollen

JUNE: Occupational health and safety
Focuses on the importance of stretching and provides sample stretches

JULY: Back-to-school
Examines common causes of stress for adolescents and suggests ways to minimize its effects

AUGUST: Men’s health
Addresses the importance of PSA exams to the prevention of prostate cancer

SEPTEMBER: Cold & flu
Provides suggestions for cold and flu prevention

OCTOBER: Women’s health
Explains mammograms and their importance to the prevention of breast cancer

NOVEMBER: Diabetes
Offers a diabetes management update and highlights the latest treatment options

DECEMBER: Stress and depression
Gives advice for combating holiday stress and depression