Relax with an adult coloring book. Practice a yoga pose. Clear your head at the Mini Zen Garden. Reduce stress at the water garden. All of this and much more awaits visitors at the open house of the Employee Wellness Resource Room on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. at 103 Heer Hall. During the open house, you can: Meet and talk with members of your HR wellness team Discover the many free resources available through your wellness partners Receive a free blood pressure check Meet and consult with Be Well health coaches Relax with a chair massage - first come, first se...

The IRS requires that any unused amount remaining in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) at the end of the reimbursement period (Jan. 1, 2015, through March 15, 2016) be forfeited. This is known as the IRS “use it or lose it” rule. If you have specific questions regarding your Flexible Spending Account or allowable expenses, please call University Benefits at 330-672-3107. You may also contact FlexSave at 1-800-525-9252 or visit their website at www.mytakecareplan.com. ...

Wang received a $10,000 grant for her project Ya-Fen Wang, Ph.D., RN, MSN, assistant professor in Kent State University’s College of Nursing, is working on a one-year project to study if children’s prolonged exposure to stressful situations such as school, family or environment encourages poor eating behaviors, which can lead to childhood obesity. Wang’s project, titled “Resourcefulness, Stress and Overeating in Children,” also looks at whether those behaviors can be exchanged for healthier options through self-coping skills, also known as resourcefulness.  She received a $10,000 grant ...