Health and Wellness

 

Flourish         Santa Fe Family and Consumer Science

 

Health and Wellness

Numerous studies have documented the how physical activity can reduce the prevalence of common chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, improve mental health such as depression and stress, and decrease cognitive decline such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Reducing stress, building resilience, and developing skills to reduce feelings of isolation increases overall better health and a decreased risk of developing chronic diseases.

Active and Healthy Lifestyle Education and Support

Walk with Ease

The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is an exercise program that may reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease.

Walk With Ease can help you:

  • Motivate yourself to get in great shape
  • Walk safely and comfortably
  • Improve your flexibility, strength, and stamina
  • Reduce pain and feel great

Meet weekly with group, walk, and take self-guided walks -

NEXT CLASS BEGINS JUNE 3RD, 2025---Registration coming soon!

Extension Get Fit

The Extension Get Fit (EGF) Program is a community-based strength training program to help improve strength, balance, and flexibility to help reduce the risk of falls and maintain independence.

NEXT CLASS BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2025---Registration coming soon!

Stress and Resilience

Stress and Resilience classes were held weekly for four weeks and provided participants knowledge about reducing stress and building resilience.

  • Managing Change
  • Building Resilience
  • Self-Care
  • Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Sleep

NEXT CLASS BEGINS MARCH 4, 2025  Click on the link to see how to register.

Stress-and-Resilience

Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives (PEARLS)

PEARLS is an effective skill-building program that helps older adults manage and reduce their feelings of depression and isolation.

On average, participants adopted  recommended behaviors, the most common being:

  • Social and physical activities
  • Mood and health
  • Engaging in activities

Reach out to Michelle at 505-471-4711 or mstizza@nmsu.edu to set an appointment.