New UW-L festival offers a taste of everything in art, communication
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Take a class with a guest composer. Paint on an open canvas. Witness a student debate on global warming. The first ever UW-L Creative Imperatives Festival April 13-16 will bring together UW-L students, faculty and distinguished guests to lead workshops, perform, lecture and stimulate thought and creativity.
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Athletics
Campus Kudos
Communications Corner
UWLDining
Human Resources
In The News
Murphy Library Notes
Physical Wellness
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UW-L Theatre presents a hunt for the ABCs
The "Great Alphabet Adventure" will show at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in the Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall. Tickets go on sale April 7.
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Economic breakfast to feature governor
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will talk about the state of the regional economy during a breakfast at UW-L. Register by April 14.
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India’s oldest stone inscriptions is topic of MVAC presentation
“India's Oldest Stone Inscriptions” is the topic of an upcoming Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center presentation at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10, in Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.
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Students to vote on potential REC expansion
April 15, UW-L students will vote on whether to pay an additional $14 a year in student fees to build a 30,000-square-foot addition to the Recreational Eagle Center.
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Documentary “Inequality for all” to be shown
An award-winning documentary about income inequality in the U.S. will be shown Friday, April 11.
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ROTC cadets, commander complete ‘Memorial Death March’ marathon
Four U.S. Army ROTC Cadets from UW-L and their battalion commander complete a marathon — each with 45 pounds strapped on his or her back.
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Campus Child Center art show April 14-16
The
Campus Child Care Center Annual Spring Art Show will be on display in the lobby of the REC Monday,
April 14, through Wednesday, April 16. The Annual Spring Music Show will be at
11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, in the lobby of the REC. An encore performance will be at the same time and place Wednesday, April 16.
Production of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ to benefit local organizations
Proceeds from a UW-L production of “The Vagina Monologues” will benefit two La Crosse area outreach programs.
UW-L’s Women’s Studies Student Association and women from the La Crosse community will perform “The Vagina Monologues” at
4 and 7 p.m., Saturday, April 12, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.
Proceeds from the event will go to New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers in La Crosse and UW-L’s Self Sufficiency Program. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each production with live music from local artist Irene Jr. Keenan.
Tickets are $5 for seniors and students and $7 for others. Call 785.8877 to purchase tickets or visit the Cartwright Center Information Desk.
Faculty Summer Language Programs set for summer
Faculty and academic staff interested in learning a new language or increasing their level of proficiency in their research language can attend one of the Office of International Education's summer language institutes. Designed by UW-L partner institutes, these programs are geared toward beginner and intermediate level proficiencies.
Classroom instruction takes place in the morning for three hours, Monday through Thursday, and is geared toward the appropriate competency level. One-on-one tutorials may be available within some programs. All program fees include the following:
- Housing (meals may be included dependent upon program)
- Cultural activities and excursions (may be included dependent upon program)
- Roundtrip airfare from La Crosse
Prices are subject to change, depending on the strength of the U.S. dollar.
San Jose, Costa Rica
- Minimum group size: two-four participants
Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Central America because of its comfortable lifestyle, peaceful democracy and overwhelming natural beauty. The country’s Disneylike cast of creatures – ranging from howler monkeys to toucans – is populous and relatively easy to spot. The waves are prime; the beauty is staggering and the sluggish pace seductive. A peaceful oasis in a tumultuous region, this tiny nation draws 1.5 million visitors every year.
What’s on tap? The question is what isn’t? Active travelers can surf, hike, snorkel and spot wildlife for starters. The incredibly varied topography means you can cruise the cloud forest one day, visit an active volcano the next, and finish relaxing on a hot sandy beach. Adrenaline junkies have opportunities of zipping through canopy lines hundreds of meters long and riding the rough surf of the Pacific.
Application procedures
Faculty attending a summer language institute may apply for UW-L's International Faculty Development Grant.
Forms are available online. Deadlines for submission are Oct. 1, Jan. 1, and April 1.
Applicants are reminded to submit an informational copy to the Director of the Office of International Education.
UW-L gallery to host Third Congressional District art
Artwork from high school students in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District will again be exhibited at UW-L. The exhibit will run
Wednesday, April 9, through Friday, April 11, in the University Art Gallery, located in the university’s Center for the Arts.
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Mark your calendar for the University Bookstore Flash Sale April 8
The third University Bookstore Flash Sale event will be
Tuesday, April 8. The sale includes 25 percent off all T-Shirts and an additional 25 percent off clearance items at the campus store. Spread the message so everyone can enjoy the savings. Visit the
bookstore online.
Deadline to rent faculty regalia is April 8
Faculty, staff and administrators planning to rent attire for the May graduation ceremonies must place their orders for caps, gowns and hoods no later than
Tuesday, April 8, to ensure on-time arrival and avoid late shipping fees. Email Carlena Goddeau at cgoddeau@uwlax.edu or contact your department’s ADA for instructions on how to place an order.
English Department's colloquium series continues
The English Department's 2013-14 William J. and Yvonne Hyde Colloquium Series continues with a presentation by Henry Shen, a visiting scholar sponsored by Bradley Butterfield, English.
The presentation will explore the system of objects of the protagonist’s kitchen in Don DeLillo’s “White Noise.” The discussion is approached via the Baudrillardian theory, especially as developed in Baudrillard’s “The System of Objects.” Following the tenet of (post) structuralism, echoing Heideggerian assertion “language speaks us” and the Lyotardian narration theory, Baudrillard delves into how consumer commodities reify subjects, articulating them into the system of objects. The narrations of objects, preluding and wrapping up “White Noise,” stage narrations by objects, which invade and inform the text.
The presentation argues that the consumer’s kitchen in “White Noise,” as a microcosm of the consumer society, is a main venue where consumption, reification and systematization by objects are played out. The kitchen showcases the family relationship being swallowed, broken down by and articulated into the system of consumer objects, which features fluidity, ephemerality and fragility. The presentation runs from
2:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, in 113 Wimberly Hall. The event is free and open to the public. To arrange for disability accommodations, contact english@uwlax.edu or call 785.8295.
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Participate in Money Smart Week April 5-12
UW-L is teaming up with area banks, colleges, businesses and organizations to celebrate national Money Smart Week
April 5-12. Various activities are planned throughout the week. Events scheduled at UW-L include:
- It Make$ Cents! money machine from noon-2 p.m. Monday, April 7, at Hoeschler Tower
- Geocaching contest from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, April 7, at UW-L with a grand prize of a $250 Visa gift card. To start, go to the first poster at the It Make$ Cents! Office, 2103 Centennial Hall.
- “The Price is Right” game night from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition
- Debunking Credit Myths at noon and 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at 258 Cartwright Center
- Bryce Bartruff Fi$cal Fitne$$ seminar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday April 10, in 1400 Centennial Hall
- Look for the It Make$ Cents! cash cart throughout the week
Learn more.
Paul McCartney is featured at April 11 Album Encounters; ‘Explorers of the International Space Station’ is April Public Program
The next Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature Paul McCartney’s “New” at
8 p.m. Friday, April 11, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $5.
The Planetarium’s Public Program for April is “Explorers of the International Space Station” The talk, followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation, will be at 1 p.m. Saturdays, April 12, 19 and 26.
Admission is $3 for students, seniors and children, and $5 for others.
For more, contact Bob Allen at
allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at
www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.
Festival of Nations includes Zumba in French
UW-L student Samantha Fitzpatrick led students and others in Zumba in French to Creole music at UW-L's first-ever Festival of Nations. The April 3 festival in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall, included a variety of events to help participants learn more about languages and cultures.
See more photos of the event.
Check out the financial aid newsletter
The April 2014 Financial Aid Edition of Eagle Mail newsletter is now
available online. The Financial Aid edition of Eagle Mail newsletter will be available approximately the first of each month.
In this issue articles include:
- Student loan repayment options
- Are you transferring from UW-L?
- It Make$ Cents! April is financial literacy month
- Student loan repayment 101
- IMC! wins financial literacy award
- Information about scholarships that are due in April
- Ask Earnest - answers to pertinent financial aid questions
‘GMO OMG’ is environmental film to be shown April 10
Explore environmental issues in the U.S. and the world through a six-week film series. “GMO OMG” will be shown
Thursday, April 10. All films are free and begin at 7 p.m. in 1309 Centennial Hall. Students for Sustainability is hosting the festival.
Coming up:
- “Tapped” — Thursday, April 17
- “Do The Math” — Wednesday, April 23
- “Waste Land” — Thursday, April 24
Panel discussion on redistricting and representative government to be held April 8
Find out more about redistricting and representative government at a panel discussion at
7 p.m. Tuesday April 8, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall.
UW-L Political Scientist Joe Heim, La Crosse County Board Chairwoman Tara Johnson and State Rep. Steve Doyle will serve on the panel. La Crosse Tribune Publisher Rusty Cunningham will be the moderator.
The panel discussion is jointly sponsored by UW-L’s Political Science Department and the League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area.
49th Annual International Banquet set for April 11
UW-L’s
49th Annual International Banquet will be from
6:30-9 p.m. Friday, April 11, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The banquet brings together the talents of a variety of international and study abroad students, faculty and staff to offer an evening filled with ethnic foods and performances involving cultural music, dancing and singing.
Tickets are $20 for students with an ID and children. All other tickets are $25. Tickets are available at the Cartwright Ticket Office or call 608.785.8877. Ticket sales end at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9.
Need public speaking help? Workshop scheduled April 14
As part of the
Creative Imperatives Festival, the
Public Speaking Center will run a workshop “Improving Your Public Speaking Skills and Reducing Speaking Anxiety”
from 1-3 p.m. Monday, April 14, in 337 Cartwright Center. Stop in for 20-30 minutes to participate in various small-group activities aimed at developing speech content, incorporating creative and vivid language and using one's hands, voice and face to deliver effectively. Attendees will also learn a variety of techniques for reducing public speaking anxiety. Hosted by student peer consultants from the Public Speaking Center, this workshop is designed for anyone who wants to improve public speaking skills.
‘Embrace your inner activist’ at open mic night April 10
Calling all poets, artists, musicians and performers! An open mic night “Full Disclosure” will be at
6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, in the Cellar, Cartwright Center. Participants are asked to “Embrace your inner activist and share your message of social justice, social awareness and social action.”
The event is part of the
Campus Activity Board series 1-2-3 Thursdays. The first, second, and third Thursday of each month, CAB provides local talent, open mic night, game night, craft night, comedians and other events.
Full Disclosure is free to all UW-L students. The event is sponsored by
Awareness Through Performance, University Centers and University Dining. For more information visit
uwlax.edu/CAB or contact 608.785.8873, or cab@uwlax.edu.
Heating plant shutdown set for May 18-25
Mark your calendars for the heating plant shutdown dates for scheduled maintenance and repairs. It will be off line starting
6 p.m. Sunday, May 18, until 10 p.m. Sunday, May 25. During the shutdown there will be no steam distribution services available to any campus buildings. Subsequently, cage washers, autoclaves and other steam supplied equipment will be affected. Plan accordingly in anticipation of this maintenance event. For more information contact Heating Plant Superintendent Timothy Merrell at 608.785.8710 or tmerrell@uwlax.edu.
Fiscal Year 2014 deadlines approaching
Fiscal Year 2014 is quickly coming to a close. For a complete list of the Financial Services deadlines for Fiscal year 2014, visit the link www.uwlax.edu/budgetandfinance/bussvs/deadlines.htm.
News and upcoming events
Roundball Rumble on the River
Doors open and cocktails are available starting at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the Waterfront Cargill Room. The Championship game tip-off begins at 8 p.m. $50 for two or more or $75 per individual.
Eagles All Access Radio Show
A weekly radio show sponsored by the L-Club and highlighting UW-L Athletics will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Eagles Nest. The show is broadcast every Wednesday night from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on
Classic Rock 100.1
Baseball vs. UW-Platteville
1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Copeland Park. Free pom pom to the first 100 fans and a free schedule poster giveaway
. Ticket information
Tennis vs. Northwestern-St.Paul
10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. Free schedule poster giveaway. Find
ticket information
UW-L Baseball Kickoff vs. UW-Whitewater
Noon Saturday, April 12, at Copeland Park. A free collectors cup will go to the first 100 fans and a free schedule poster giveaway. Find ticket information
Tennis vs. UW-Oshkosh
4 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. Free schedule poster giveaway. Find ticket information
UW-L Baseball Kickoff vs. UW-Whitewater
Noon Sunday, April 13, at Copeland Park. Fan frenzy. Alumni reunion. Free fan waver to the first 100 fans and free schedule poster giveaway. Find ticket information
Phil Esten Challenge
UW-L Men’s and Women’s Track & Field are raising money to support the La Crosse chapter of Freedom Honor Flight. On Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18, Eagles Track & Field teams will be dedicating the home track and field competition, the Esten Challenge, to men and women who have served the country. Donations can be made at event or contact a track and field member to pledge support. Free schedule poster giveaway. Find
ticket information
Eagle Eye Open Golf Outing
Monday, June 16, at the La Crosse Country Club. Featuring UW-L teams at each hole.
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UW-L Golden Key receives award
UW-L Golden Key International Honour Society members received the Key Chapter Award plaque at the Region 5 Summit in St. Louis March 14-16. Co-advisers Carla Burkhardt, Science and Health, and Cecilia Manrique, Political Science/Public Administration, and officers of the chapter presented the plaque to UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow in his office April 3. Pictured, from left, Burkhardt, Laura Paulson, Hannah Lawinger, Katlyn Saley, Kali Kramolis, Chancellor Joe Gow, Michael Schiller, Manrique and Alisha Saley.
Occupational Therapy students are part of 'Extraordinary 18'.
UW-L occupational therapy students are raising funds as part of
The St. Catherine Challenge, a student-led initiative to build the profession of occupational therapy though raising funds for research in support of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation's mission. UW-L students are part of the "Extraordinary Eighteen" teams who will be recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. They were recognized at the association’s annual conference April 2-6, in Baltimore.
Matt Cashion, English, won the Zona Gale short fiction award sponsored by the Council for Wisconsin Writers. His story, "Awful Pretty," originally published in Moon City Review; Missouri State University, was selected as the best story published in 2013 by a Wisconsin resident. Cashion will be honored at a May 10 presentation at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee, where he will receive a monetary award and speak about his writing. In addition, Cashion delivered the keynote address for the April 3 Creative Writing Festival co-sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Gifted and Talented Network and UW-L, held on campus. The annual event attracts high school writers from across the region who participate in day-long workshops led by published authors.
Enilda A. Delgado, Sociology/Archaeology, presented two research papers at the Pacific Sociological Association annual meetings March 27-30, in Portland, Ore.: "Is the 'American Dream' a Universal Latino Expectation?" and "Latino Public Opinion: Diverging Impacts on Attitudes about Homosexuality and Abortion?"
Sara Docan-Morgan, Communication Studies, was nominated and selected as the 2014 UW System Woman of Color Honoree from UW-L. Docan-Morgan, assistant professor in Communication Studies, started at UW-L in 2008. She will receive her award during the 38th Annual Wisconsin Women's Studies and 9th LGBTQ Conference on Oct. 17-19, 2014, at UW-River Falls.
Edward Kim, Mathematics, published a paper "Polyhedral graph abstractions and an approach to the Linear Hirsch Conjecture" in Mathematical Programming 143(1-2):357-370.
University Communications:
the go-to communications resource for advancing UW-La Crosse
115 Graff Main Hall (the southeast corner)
Need to order print using FY 2014 funds?
Time is running out to use FY 2014 funds for purchasing off-campus (non-Digicopy) printed materials.
Financial Services FY 2014 deadlines for buying off-campus print are:
- Friday, May 9 — deadline for print orders requiring a competitive bid.
- Friday, May 16 — deadline for print order requests using state contract.
To contact Financial Services:
Gerry Hyzer | 785.8503 | ghyzer@uwlax.edu
www.uwlax.edu/budgetandfinance/purchasing
If you also need design services for print projects using FY 2014 funds, please contact Creative Services immediately. Creative Services will work with you to produce effective marketing communications to recruit students, raise your college/program profile, or to promote a particular event.
To contact the Creative Services Office:
Florence Aliesch | 785.8575 | faliesch@uwlax.edu
Sanja Dojcinovic | 785.8499 | sdojcinovic@uwlax.edu
What’s Happening in Dining Services
Stop in to try the week’s featured limited time offers!
Cartwright Center Galley:
- Chef’s Table (Tuesdays and Thursdays): Chicken Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage
- Cyclone Salads: Strawberry Salad
- Slice of Life: Chipotle Chicken Flatbread with Corn Salsa
- Original Burger Company: Fried Clam Po’ Boy
Whitney Center Residence Dining:
- Mindful Wednesdays at 360 for dinner: Thai Citrus Beef Stir-fry
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Purchase a UW-L Dining Eco Mug at Einstein Bros Bagels, Starbucks or Murphy’s Mug for $5 and receive 10 percent off every drink refill at those locations.
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The benefit of plant-based diets
A plant-based diet is good for your body and the planet. Fruits and vegetables have long been known to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and aid in weight maintenance.
The USDA MyPlate recommends half of your plate be fruits and vegetables at every meal. Vegetable proteins are beneficial as well. Vegetable proteins like beans, nuts, nut butters, peas, and soy products offer nutrients like fiber and healthy fats. To incorporate more vegetable proteins into your diet try adding hummus to your sandwiches, wraps or salads. Add nuts to cereal, yogurt, salad, stir fry or waffles. Choose a veggie burger instead of a beef patty; add beans to your Mexican meals; or top just about anything with peanut butter.
Plant-based diets also have a healthier impact on the environment than diets that rely heavily on meat. The United Nations estimates the meat industry generates one-fifth of the man-made greenhouse gas emissions that accelerate climate change. The water needs of livestock are far above those of vegetables or grains. And on average about 40 calories of fossil fuel energy go into every calorie of feed lot beef in the United Statescompared to 2.2 calories of fossil fuel for plant-based protein.
Plant-based diets are low in saturated fat, cholesterol, high in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants.
Retirements:
- Mary Giblin, Associate Instructional Specialist, Office of Field Experience
- Pamela Jensen, Medical Technologist Senior, Student Health Center
- Judith Roesler, Shipping & Mailing Associate (LTE), Postal Services
Welcome, new employees:
- Leslie Fell, University Services Associate 2, Records and Registration
- Nicholas Novak, Security Officer 3, Police Services
- Dennis Rodenberg, Senior Facilities Engineer, Facilities Planning & Management
- Christopher Schuster, Police Officer, Police Services
- James Murphy, Women's Soccer Head Coach, Office of Intercollegiate Athletics
Outside activities and conflicts of interest
All employees of the university are required to monitor their outside activities and avoid potential conflicts of interest.
Unclassified Employees
All unclassified employees with appointments of 50 percent or more must report outside activities. This reporting must be completed by April 30 for the previous year.
In additional to the annual reporting, any significant changes in an individual’s outside activities during the year must be reported immediately to the staff member’s dean or division officer and forwarded to Human Resources.
The specific guidelines for reporting, forms and information on submitting completed forms are sent out in early April. Watch your e-mail for this information.
For more information call Human Resources at 785.8013 or
check out the HR website.
Classified Employees
Classified employees are advised that under ER-Pers 24, they have an obligation to avoid conflicts of interest. “No Employee may solicit or accept from any person or organization, directly or indirectly, money or anything of value if it could reasonably be expected to influence such employee’s official actions or judgements, or could reasonably be considered as a reward for any official action or inaction on the part of the employee.”
For more information call Human Resources at 785.8013.
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news.
"Roberts to step down as UW regent," La Crosse Tribune, March 28.
A La Crosse area business owner is stepping down from his post as a top official for the University of Wisconsin System.
"UW-La Crosse chancellor defends alcohol arrests," Associated Press, March 28.
The chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse says a new report that ranks his school first in the country for alcohol arrests should send a message to students about the school's tough stance against alcohol...
"UW-La Crosse students take safety into her own hands," WXOW, March 28.
When it comes to safety, one UW-La Crosse student took matters into her own hands...
"UW-La Crosse students take on an online drinking game, with a social media challenge of their own," WKBT, March 31
"UW-L students turn negative social media into a positive message," WXOW, April 2
Library Survey Reminder
All faculty, staff and students should have received an email with a link to LibQual+, the library survey that measures service quality. Thank you for taking the time to help the library set appropriate priorities that benefit the entire campus.
Participants may register for incentives that include a Kindle Fire HDX 7” tablet, an individual study room in the library for the fall 2014 semester, gift certificates from Amazon.com and Campus Dining.
Those who haven't completed the library survey can follow the link in their email or find the link at the library's
LibQUAL+ website. Complete the survey by April 21.
The one-page survey takes an average of 10-11 minutes to complete. If you haven’t received an email announcement or have questions, contact John Jax at jax.john@uwlax.edu or 785.8567.
Exercise and the flu
Until 1936, pneumonia was the number one cause of death in the U.S. Since then, the use of antibiotics and vaccines has reduced its impact significantly. In 2006, pneumonia and influenza combined ranked as the nation’s eighth leading cause of death.
One of the best ways to prevent pneumonia is to vaccinate against it.
One way we can prevent the flu is regular exercise.
Findings continue to support the benefit of regular exercise in strengthening the immune system, enabling it to fight viral and bacterial infections.
The most effective way to stay well is to keep your immune system strong. Taking care of yourself by eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, getting ample sleep, and avoiding and reducing
stress can go a long way toward helping you prevent chronic illness.
According to recent findings, when moderate exercise is repeated on a near daily basis, there is a cumulative immune-enhancing effect, which leads to a sustained response by the immune system to illness.
While regular exercise helps keep you trim and fit, there are also two other benefits — reduced stress and better sleep. Exercising daily helps to improve healing sleep.
Studies show that extreme workouts can decrease the number of white blood cells flowing throughout your body while increasing the level of stress hormones in the bloodstream. These emergency hormones help you cope with the physical stress but can also increase your likelihood of illness.
Can exercise aggravate flu symptoms?
The bottom line? Rest your body when you have the flu. Allow your body a chance to adjust to the stress of illness. Your immune system functions best when it is not stressed or in overdrive.
References:
- American Lung Association
- WebMD
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