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Spring is a great time for a healthy new hobby
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Spring is a great time for a healthy new hobby

Spring is a great time for a healthy new hobby

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-11T00:00:00-05:00April 11th, 2014|Health|

Like the rest of the country, Indiana had a harsh, long winter filled with record-breaking snow from the Polar Vortex. Now spring is here and that bitter weather is a distant memory. Early spring has brought green grass, colorful flowers and a desire to get out of the house. It's time to enjoy outside activities!

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Fruit loop throwdown

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-08T00:00:00-05:00April 8th, 2014|Health|

When did the recommended daily servings of fruit and vegetables ratchet up to 7-9? A little team rivalry through BJC HealthCare's latest "Help for your health" could be just the motivation to change my ways.

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Quit the sit

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-04T00:00:00-05:00April 4th, 2014|Health|

Have you heard the new phrase “quit the sit” or “sitting is the new smoking”? Well, this is big news. The chair is linked to rising rates of obesity and chronic diseases.Here's why you need to keep moving!

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Five questions to help you find your next volunteer role
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Five questions to help you find your next volunteer role

Five questions to help you find your next volunteer role

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-02T00:00:00-05:00April 2nd, 2014|National, Volunteering|

April is National Volunteer Month, the perfect time to find just the right role to change your life as well as the lives of those you touch.

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Deadline for Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment is today

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-03-31T00:00:00-05:00March 31st, 2014|Health|

The deadline has arrived for enrollment through the Health Insurance Marketplace - March 31, 2014. However, there are some circumstances for which a customer may be granted a special enrollment (SEP). Here's what you need to know.

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Travelin’ Light

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-03-29T00:00:00-05:00March 29th, 2014|Bicycling, Health|

“We can go to paradise – maybe once, maybe twice
Travelin' light is the only way to fly”

With homage to J. J. Cale, here’s the first entry in a series on bicycle touring and the training, technology and gear to get ready for an adventure.

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How do you discover life after 50?
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How do you discover life after 50?

How do you discover life after 50?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-03-19T00:00:00-05:00March 19th, 2014|Lifelong learning|

We’re proud to offer educational opportunities that help people get the most out of life. And there’s a gold mine of knowledge, talent and passion among our volunteers, instructors and supporters. This is a place to share that knowledge. And that’s where you can help! Interested in being a guest blogger for Oasis?

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Caring for an older population

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-03-14T00:00:00-05:00March 14th, 2014|Health, Lifelong learning|

How will we take care of our older adults? What will their role in our civilization be? These questions and more were explored late last summer at the <a href="http://csd.wustl.edu/AboutUs/News/Pages/International-Conference-in-China-Focuses-on-Productive-Aging.aspx">Productive Aging Conference</a> at Peking University in Bejing, China that Oasis attended. Oasis President Marcia Kerz was there and part of that discussion.

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