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.
Upcoming LIVE Webinars
Setting Intentions for a Healthier, More Balanced New Year
Monday, January 26, 2026
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Focus on taking a mindful, realistic approach to personal well-being rather than rigid resolutions. This practice encourages reflection on what truly matters and choosing intentions that support physical, mental, and emotional health by setting clear, compassionate intentions, and move into the new year with greater balance, purpose, and clarity.
Presenter: Anna Batsakes, Health Education Specialist
KICKstart Your New Year: Beginner Kickboxing Session
Monday, February 16, 2026
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Punch up your fitness routine with this upbeat kickboxing class! Learn simple moves to build confidence and get a great cardio workout—no equipment needed.
Presenter: Brian Zelanko, DHSC, NSCA CPT, NASM CES
Healthy by Nature: Simple Ways to Reconnect Outdoors
March 16, 2026
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Explore practical ways to step outside and enhance your physical and mental wellbeing. This session highlights the benefits of spending time in nature, offers strategies for fitting outdoor moments into a busy schedule, and shares safety tips for every adventure.
Presenter: Rosemary Rozario, MPH
Petting a Pet to Reduce Stress: How Pets Help Us Feel Calmer
April 20, 2026
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Discover how pets bring comfort to our everyday lives and boosts our emotional and mental health. It takes less than 10 minutes of petting to improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and decrease loneliness.
Loneliness and Social Connections
May 18, 2026
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Loneliness can affect anyone and has a powerful impact on our mental and physical well-being. This topic explores why meaningful social connections matter, how loneliness shows up in everyday life, and simple, practical ways to build and strengthen relationships. By fostering connection with ourselves and others, we can support emotional health, resilience, and a stronger sense of belonging.
Presenter: April Clark, MSW, LCSW
Ways to keep kids active during summer break
June 15, 2026
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Jumping into Summertime can be exciting and we’re here to help parents and caregivers encourage movement and healthy habits while school is out. Explore simple, fun, and age-appropriate ways to keep kids physically active, limit screen time, and support overall well-being—without adding stress to the summer schedule.
Presenter: LIVE FOR LIFE Fitness Team
On Demand Webinars
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- Art Gallery
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- Post-Exercise Recovery Part II Handout
- Intro to Post-Exercise Recovery (Recording)
- Handouts:
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- Self-Compassion Break (handout)
- Webinar
- Anxiety Management Techniques (handout)
- Webinar
- Setting Your Sleep Schedule (handout)
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- The Stress Continuum (handout)
- Box Breathing (handout)
- Webinar
- Meal Kits Made Easy (handout)
- Webinar
- RPE Scale (handout)
- Heart Rate Training Guide (handout)
- Webinar
- Identifying Goals Worksheet (handout)
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- List of herbs and spices
- Recipes:
- Salt-free pizza dough recipe: No Salt Pizza Dough | Low Salt Kitchen
- Pizza recipe: Fresh Herb Pizza Recipe | Ree Drummond | Food Network
- Salad dressing recipe: 3 Five-Minute Fresh Herb Salad Dressings - Live Simply
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- Recipe List
- Webinar (30 minutes)
- Meal Planning Worksheet
- Food Pantry Finder
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