UTMB News & Information

Don’t let the stress control you

To our UTMB colleagues who are recovering from Hurricane Ike, remember: An event of this magnitude is stressful and affects us all in many ways. Here are some practical hints which may help you reduce your stress now.

• Expect the event to bother you. Remember: stress is normal.

• Maintain a good diet. Try to eat a variety of foods.

• Avoid sugar and caffeine.

• Exercise when possible.

• Take time for leisure and rest.

• During down times spend time with family, friends, and co-workers.

• Talk with a “trusted” person.

• Realize that there is no easy answer as to why the event happened.

• Avoid constant media reports which focus on tragedy, destruction, despair.

• Get extra help, if necessary.
  

Relieve some stress with exercise at 24-hour fitness

The 24-Hour Fitness Center at Hwy 517 and Hwy 45 (west side) is opening its doors to the general public impacted by Hurricane Ike through September 30th. There are no usage fees if you show your UTMB ID badge.

It is our understanding that all the 24-Hour Fitness Centers all around the area have the same policy – but some are not yet open and some have limited hours. The 24-Hour Fitness Center at Hwys 517 & 45 is fully open and has a supervised children’s day care area while you are working out.

Free weights and/or aerobic equipment are great ways to relieve stress – or, simply relax in the swimming pool, the whirl pool, or the wet and dry saunas