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
Expressive Writing Workshop
April 20, 2026
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Discover the power of expressive writing through a structured, guided process. Spend 10 minutes using prompts to explore a story that has stuck with you—something you’ve been wrestling with or haven’t been able to move past. After writing, reflect on your experience and join a discussion to gain insight and clarity. Perfect for anyone who’s always wanted to journal but didn’t know where to start, or for those ready to jump-start a story that feels stuck and in need of change.
Presenter: Laurie Kovens, MSW with Duke PAS
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
Petting a Pet to Reduce Stress: How Pets Help Us Feel Calmer
September 21, 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.
On Demand Webinars
- Webinar (30 minutes)
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- Art Gallery
- Webinar (30 minutes)
- Post-Exercise Recovery Part II Handout
- Intro to Post-Exercise Recovery (Recording)
- Handouts:
- Webinar
- Self-Compassion Break (handout)
- Webinar
- Anxiety Management Techniques (handout)
- Webinar
- Setting Your Sleep Schedule (handout)
- Webinar
- 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)
- Webinar
- 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
- Webinar (30 minutes)
- Recipe List
- Webinar (30 minutes)
- Meal Planning Worksheet
- Food Pantry Finder
- Webinar (30 minutes)
- Webinar (30 minutes)
- Webinar (30 minutes)