Splurge or Save: Wallet-Friendly Beauty Products to Add to Your Cart. Aug 22, For the responsible spender One of the longest standing misconceptions in the beauty industry is that great products must come with a steep price tag.

The same goes with cosmetic products. Instead of splurging on a facial cleanser which is immediately washed off after seconds, put that money towards your serums, eye creams, and SPF, which will last all day or night. Similarly, invest in high quality products that will be worn daily, like a concealer or facial powder, and save on glitter shadows and imaginative lip colors that are saved for special occasions.

Stock up during seasonal sales A change in weather is always the perfect opportunity to upgrade your collection, and it just so happens to coincide with seasonal sales hosted by many retailers.

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Throughout Wellness Week Oct. Take a walk around campus to find a little-known green space closest to you and take a moment for mindfulness using this Google Map we created just for you.

Established by a committee of individuals from across the university and UAB Medicine, Wellness Week is designed to help the UAB community prioritize rest, well-being, mindfulness, movement and good nutrition.

Advice from five fellow employees on getting started, finding a group, staying motivated and coping with weather. Plus: how to run a successful walking meeting. Get answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about the COVID voluntary vaccine incentive.

Each Wednesday in October, join Walk with Wellness meetings on the UAB Walking Trails. Stop by anytime from 11 a. One highlight is an interactive self-care plan that enables users to set goals and track their healthy habits, activities and mood each day. From doctors to chaplains to counselors, UAB employees supported patients, students and each other with compassionate care using telehealth, mental health apps, innovative testing strategies and more.

B Well UAB helps students easily access resources on mobile devices and build a self-care plan that encourages healthy habits. Blazers Bounce Back, which has helped thousands of students develop resiliency skills, will be available to all UAB students in Canvas during the spring semester.

This free tool, available to employees and their families through a UAB partnership, lets users practice quick techniques to relieve tension, find calm, create positive thoughts and manage stress.

The UAB Employee Assistance and Counseling Center will be eligible for up to 15 free counseling sessions and 15 free life-coaching sessions per calendar year, an increase from 12 per year in response to an increase in mental health and wellness needs during the COVID pandemic.

Depression symptoms are rising during the pandemic, but a new study shows that having a healthy savings account has a protective effect. Free financial counseling from UAB and other employee training resources offer a step-by-step guide to savings success. For its commitment to employee health and corporate health programming, UAB was named one of five finalists of the Healthiest Employers of Alabama, an awards program administered by health-intelligence platform Springbuk.

New services include a primary-care mental health team with a licensed psychiatrist and psychiatric nurse practitioner for telehealth appointments — all hosted through HIPAA-compliant Zoom.

Emotional intelligence is the top trait of effective leaders. UAB leadership expert Jean Ann Larson, Ed. UAB Employee Wellness' Riley Thornton recommends ways to keep it together and move forward while teleworking and limiting face-to-face contact. Stress is unavoidable in this uncertain time.

But as Professor Diane Tucker, Ph. As UAB transitions to remote teaching and work in response to the global outbreak of COVID , employees can still access telemental health services at no cost.

UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham. UAB Reporter. Latest Updates Campus Academics Outreach Patient Care People Research Resources Clinical Trials Request Publicity. January 22, Print Email. A little forethought and planning go a long way:. A heated debate unfolds in Washington as the House of Representatives revisits a bill proposing an independent prosecutor's office to handle cases of police deadly force.

While proponents argue for increased accountability, critics fear the legislation will worsen the state's already strained law enforcement staffing crisis. A controversial proposal to install permanent freeway speed cameras in Washington State has sparked heated debate among lawmakers and citizens alike.

While proponents argue that House Bill is a crucial step towards enhancing road safety, critics raise concerns about its efficacy, financial motives, and potential privacy infringements.

A high-stakes legislative effort to enhance transparency in the oil industry, championed by Governor Jay Inslee, came to an abrupt halt as a crucial bill failed to advance in the Senate. Recent revelations expose ongoing issues of drug overdoses, contraband circulation, and employee misconduct within Washington's Green Hill School, despite state assurances of improvement.

Washington State is taking significant steps to enhance support for disabled and injured workers through a new legislative initiative. With bipartisan backing, this policy aims to provide additional assistance to those facing temporary or permanent disabilities resulting from work-related incidents.

Attorney General Bob Ferguson recently announced a landmark settlement with Federal Way Discount Guns and its owner, Mohammed Baghai, for violating Washington's ban on high-capacity magazines. This revelation, uncovered by the Economic Policy Innovation Center EPIC , sheds light on the utilization of funds intended for pandemic recovery, sparking debates on fiscal responsibility and immigration policies.

A concerning development has surfaced in Washington state, marking its first outbreak of the deadly fungus Candida auris. With four confirmed cases, this incident raises questions about the potential spread of the infection and its implications for public health. Republicans on a U.

House panel have criticized the Biden administration for an alleged "secret" agreement that could lead to the removal of four dams along the Snake River in eastern Washington state.

Washington State recently settled a lawsuit with a woman, Paula Gardner, who developed terminal cancer while incarcerated due to alleged medical negligence. This case sheds light on the challenges within the state's prison healthcare system and raises questions about the responsibility of institutions to provide adequate medical care to inmates.

Controversy brews in Prosser as a school board member suggests starting meetings with prayer, prompting pushback from students and legal threats.

The clash highlights the delicate balance between religious expression and the rights of a diverse student body.

In a potential game-changer, Washington State introduces the "Free to Walk" bill Senate Bill , challenging traditional jaywalking laws. If passed, this legislation could revolutionize how pedestrians navigate roadways, sparking debates about safety and equal enforcement.

In an exclusive interview with Liz Burch, Governor Jay Inslee, the longest-serving governor in the United States, reflects on his ten-year tenure in Washington and discusses his plans for the future. In a move that could reshape responsibilities for gun owners, Senator Patty Kuderer is backing legislation that proposes mandatory liability insurance for firearm owners in Washington State.

In a bold move, Washington State lawmakers are reigniting discussions around mandatory voting with Senate Bill While the proposal aims to increase civic engagement, it has sparked heated debates and concerns about potential repercussions.