Archive for January 26, 2012

Former Elon trustee Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Jan. 25 at the age of 91.

David Layton '66 shares his experiences about not just surviving but thriving after a major stroke.

From Raleigh Public Record (1/25/12): A Raleigh City Council committee gave its stamp of approval to a resolution that could make public city data easier to access and change the way the city buys software.

If you are covered under Elon’s insurance, taking advantage of the free services offered by the Wellness Center helps keep insurance cost down.

Looking for ways to stay healthy this winter? Here are some tips to lower your chances of catching the flu or a cold in the coming months:

• Get Your Vitamin D. Last year, a large analysis published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reported that people with the lowest levels of vitamin D were 40 percent more likely to have had a recent cold or flu than people with the highest D levels. Sunlight is the best source of D, but most of us avoid the sun or wear sunblock to reduce the risk for skin. Please call Well-U to have your levels checked.

The Wellness Center at Elon offers many services to help you achieve your 2011 resolutions.

Think about gardening in a new way; work with your garden on a co-creative way, asking permission and listening to her.