ASU Healthy Lifestyles Student Organization

It’s Sign the Humanity 101® Pledge Friday! ✨

This week, we're showcasing one of the endorsements that has shaped and supported Humanity 101® over the years.

We’re aiming for 5,000 signatures this summer, and we’re calling on YOU to help us get there! It only takes 30 seconds to sign.

Link: https://projecthumanities.asu.edu/our-mission/humanity-101/sign-the-pledge

Flourishing: Like going viral IRL. Want the algorithm for a life that lights you up?

What if your chaos could fuel your superpowers? 🌟 (Spoiler: It can.)

Join the Flourishing Revolution! Click the link to register. 👇

See ya there!

https://ippanetwork.org/events/sci-why-thought-provoking-conversations-flourishing/

Finally, on Friday, the theme is quality sleep. Sleep is essential for good health, and many people struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep or even get enough restful sleep each night. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend that adults ages 18–60 sleep at least seven hours each night to promote optimal health and well-being. Take this day to reflect on your own sleep habits and find ways to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep.

Thursday is dedicated to social connection. Humans are social creatures, and maintaining social connections is important for our mental health and our well-being. Whether it’s spending time with friends and family, volunteering in your community, or participating in a group event, find ways to connect with others on this day.

Wednesday is all about avoiding risky substances. Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and drug use can all have negative impacts on our health. Take this day to reflect on your own habits and if there is any room for improvement to reduce or eliminate any risky behaviors.

On Tuesday, the focus is nutrition. ACLM recommends a plant-predominant eating pattern, meaning the bulk of the foods consumed should come from whole-food sources like fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts/seeds, beans, etc. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is essential for good health. Take this day to learn more about the pillar of nutrition and try incorporating some new healthy recipes into your diet. Small changes can lead to big improvements in your overall health and well-being.

Sunday started off with the pillar of stress management. Everyone is impacted by stress in one way or another. It can positively and negatively impact our physical and mental health. During this day, we encourage individuals and clinicians to take some time to reflect on negative stress triggers and find healthy ways to manage them. Whether it’s meditation, deep breathing, or taking a walk outside, there are various ways to reduce harmful stress and improve your overall well-being.

Monday’s theme is physical activity. Regular movement and exercise are essential for maintaining your health. The 2019 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends adults accumulating at least 150 – 300 minutes of activity per week. This can look different for everyone, and it is important to find something enjoyable to achieve those minutes. Whether you prefer running, cycling, swimming, or any other type of physical activity, make sure to get moving on this day! Even just a short walk can make a big difference in your overall health.

Welcome to LMWeek 2024: May 18 - 24

Lifestyle Medicine Week is a global celebration of healthy behaviors and a public awareness campaign on the impact our choices can have on chronic disease. Below you will find social media resources to share within your personal and professional networks during LMWeek 2024. To explore additional resources related to lifestyle medicine and its pillars, please use the "Communication Topics" menu item.

lt is the organ and tissue donor month: Happy Donate Life Month! See more details
Did you know that...
342 organ donors gave the gift of life in Arizona
776 lives were saved thanks to the generosity of those donors
In Arizona, there were:
~1,293 tissue donors
~765 ocular donors
~401 heart valve donors
~341 placenta donors
~223,019 Arizonans were added to the DonateLifeAZ Registry
Are you interested in finding out more about organ and tissue donation? See attached flyer for more details, and check out this inspiring story:

Steven Fietek - A Heart Transplant Story Steven Fietek - A Heart Transplant Story