Mindful Moment

Every Tuesday at 2 p.m., take a moment to relax, recharge, and re-center yourself with Mindful Moment, a group mindfulness program offered by LIVE FOR LIFE. During these quick, 15-minute sessions, you'll learn and practice simple breathing and mindfulness techniques that can reduce stress, increase self-awareness, improve concentration, and promote overall well-being. Drop in and reframe your day with calm and clarity.

Carnegie Celebration and Community Partner Breakfast

Please join Duke Community Affairs (DCA) for a community breakfast celebrating nonprofits and community health partnerships in Durham and throughout the region on Tuesday, April 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at the Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park.

The community breakfast is an opportunity to gather, reflect, and look toward the future. The event will feature presentations highlighting health and nonprofit partnerships and activities, including voices from community and campus partners.

On-Site Fitness Consultations

Health Assessment is a free, confidential health screening provided through Duke benefits. It includes total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, waist circumference height, weight and body mass index measurements. Additionally, there is a goal setting and referral session with a nurse, dietitian, or fitness specialist. Many participants find the coaching session helps them get started making lifestyle changes and connects them to LIVE FOR LIFE and community resources to support them. Health Assessments are available to all active Duke employees.

Monday Moves

Make the most of your lunch break with Monday Moves! From 12:30-12:50 PM every Monday, you can participate in online guided stretch breaks with the LIVE FOR LIFE Fitness Team to benefit your mental and physical health!

Decolonizing Indigenous Medicine: From Sacred Plants to Psychedelic Science

Join us for the first symposium at Duke University exploring the dynamic intersections of Indigenous knowledge, plant-based medicines, and contemporary scientific research. This event marks the culmination of an innovative undergraduate research initiative by the Department of Religious Studies, bringing together students and scholars committed to the emerging field of psychoactive substance studies.

Throughout the day, attendees will engage with four interdisciplinary panels and cultural conversation, each featuring:

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