Physical Health & Fitness

Avoiding Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI)
Working all day at a computer puts you at a high risk of developing RSI. Anti-RSI (Mac) and Workrave (Windows/Linux) are two programs that remind you to take occasional breaks from your keyboard.

For serious RSI problems, check out the products offered at Evoluent. They sell mice and keyboards designed to reduce stress on your arms and hands.

Lawyers Assistance Program Events
In addition to CPD programs, the Lawyers Assistance Program also offers lunchtime meditation sessions. Check out their Upcoming Events for details.

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Nutrition

Healthy Eating Tips

• Start your day with a power breakfast: flake oats, almonds, raisins, cinnamon, apple, fresh blueberry, and/or ground flax seeds
• Focus on nutrients, not calories: yogourt, nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are the foods most associated with shedding pounds
• Get your daily dose of vitamin D: vitamin D may play a crucial role in weight loss by controlling appetite and helping fat cells become more metabolically active

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Living and Thriving with Disabilities or Chronic Illness

Support Forums
Outside of proper medical care, an important aspect when dealing with disabilities and chronic illess is a supportive community. Being able to discuss topics with people in shared situations can make an enormous difference.

• The Cancer Forums is a website for discussions about any type of cancer
• tudiabetes.org, from the Diabetes Hands Foundation, is an online community for diabetics
• Fybromyalgia Forum and Support Group is a volunteer-moderated forum and support group for people with fibromyalgia
• Crohn’s Disease Forum is a support group and forum for Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and other IBD.