Health Matters is a live video series hosted by LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program. Each webinar focuses on a fresh topic with practical advice related to nutrition, fitness, and mental health.

Nicole Arrato, PhD is a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Behavioral Medicine. She is a licensed clinical psychologist whose work lies at the intersection of psychology, oncology, and aging. Her work aims to develop, examine, and disseminate behavioral interventions to reduce psychological and physiological symptoms experienced by older adults with cancer. One of her current lines of work focuses on the comorbidity of cancer and steroid-induced hyperglycemia/diabetes.

Come join us in the fields to lose track of time, be outdoors, practice embodied work, and experience profound community with plants, soil, and humans! Our students, volunteers, and staff consistently say that their most memorable memories at DCF are the conversations they shared over a wheelbarrow of mulch or while tackling weeds in a bed of carrots together. Absolutely no farming experience is necessary, and there is no Duke affiliation required. We have tasks for most ages and abilities.

Join us for the Duke Farmers Market! Here you can:

Find farm fresh fruits, vegetables, and other local goods at a convenient location.
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while learning about local food systems and how eating sustainably can positively impact your health.
Support local farmers and independently-owned businesses, including community partners like Duke Campus Farm.

Every Thursday at 10 a.m., add some movement to your mindfulness practice with Mindful Movement. The 15-minute Zoom sessions will combine movement, breathwork, visualization and intention to create a moving meditation practice that enhances relaxation and improves well-being. Drop in for an enhanced mindfulness experience through a focus on mobilization.

Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds on Wednesdays from 7 to 8am. | This activity has been planned and implemented by the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development and for the advancement of patient care.

Toastmasters provides a supportive environment to practice the skills you need to communicate with confidence. It all starts with a fun club atmosphere where members learn and practice together.

You are warmly invited to experience Toastmasters as our guest -- for free! Join us for a high-impact, one-hour hybrid meeting. Attend in-person or online!

In-person: Conference Room A at Duke Regional Hospital -- use the Behavioral Health Center entrance.

This session will cover general information about how navigating generational differences can enhance workplace outcomes. Participants will learn about the general characteristics attributed to generations/age groups and how they may impact our approaches to work. Particular attention will be devoted to more recent generational and workplace developments related to changes in technology, access, values, and skills.

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.

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!