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Finding What Works: Invest In Yourself

January 22, 2020

There are plenty of wellness products out there in the world, some of them probably worth your money more than others. While you don’t necessarily need products or things to boost your wellness, here are a few of my favorite things that have been worth the investment... Read More

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January 15, 2020

Monica Cardenas and Elizabeth Jaimes often surprise their classmates when they reveal that they're mother and daughter. The Harper College Licensed Practical Nursing students each took very different paths to arrive at the same program, however. Read More

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Finding What Works: Avoid What is Fun, Fast or Easy

January 14, 2020

Social media is full of people and companies trying to sell you on their latest powder, piece of gym equipment or diet that they guarantee will help you lose weight quickly or provide dramatic results in a short amount of time. The fact of the matter is that anything worth doing will take time and effort. Read More

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Finding What Works: Sign Up for a New Challenge

January 14, 2020

Whether you care about winning or not, signing up for some sort of wellness challenge, race or event can help keep you motivated and on track. Try something new, even if there is the possibility that you might fail. Read More

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Finding What Works: Be Inspired

January 13, 2020

While no one can accomplish your goals for you, find some inspiration to keep the needle moving. Read More

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Finding What Works: Strive for Harmony Rather than Balance

January 08, 2020

Your interests, body, and priorities are most likely going to change as time goes on but this doesn’t give you an automatic out to stop taking care of yourself. Every wellness dimension will not be perfectly balanced so it’s important to focus on finding a harmony that works best for you. Read More

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Finding What Works: Accountability

January 08, 2020

If you’re struggling to find motivation for yourself when it comes to exercise, consider joining a group exercise class as classes can help provide accountability, variety and you don’t have to think about what you’re going to do for your workout. Read More

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Harper launches free safety awareness courses for area workers

January 07, 2020

Harper College will offer free safety awareness courses in an effort to create a safer workplace environment for all employees. Courses include Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: A Training Program for Small Businesses and Introduction to Safety and Health Management for Managers and Supervisors. Read More

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Finding What Works: Establish Wellness Habits Rather than Resolutions

January 06, 2020

While there is no perfect solution, recipe or magic pill for helping a person achieve their wellness goals, here are a few suggestions on how you might jump start some of those habits, and ultimately, improve your overall well-being. Read More

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Harper seeks volunteers for free ultrasounds

January 02, 2020

The Harper College Diagnostic Cardiac and Medical Sonography programs are seeking volunteers interested in receiving free ultrasounds beginning January 22. Read More

Last Updated: 2/13/24