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Welcome to day 10 of the Stride-and-Seek Challenge, Powered by Humana ! Congrats on finishing the #healthynurse Step Up & Reconnect Challenge, Part 2! While our 10-day challenge has come to an end, your new routine of going on walks/runs with renewed perspective doesn’t have to. Continue to challenge yourself to turn off technology and notice more of ...
Welcome to day 9 of the Stride-and-Seek Challenge, Powered by Humana ! You are not alone. Thousands of other people are working hard to take better care of themselves, get enough exercise, and eat healthier. If you open your eyes, you’ll see that they’re all around you. That’s why today’s scavenger hunt item is to look for another person who is out for a ...
Welcome to day 8 of the Stride-and-Seek Challenge, Powered by Humana ! When you were a child, did you love to ride your bike to the nearest park? Or maybe a family member would drive you to a playground for some time outside. There’s something nostalgic and carefree about a big, colorful playground plopped in the middle of a grassy park. Today’s scavenger ...
Welcome to day 7 of the Stride-and-Seek Challenge, Powered by Humana ! Summer is the prime time for fruits of all types. And we don’t have to get into the specifics of why fruits are so good for you — we’re sure you already know that. But both are good reasons for making today’s scavenger hunt about fruit trees. As you get your steps in, keep your eyes peeled ...
Welcome to day 6 of the Stride-and-Seek Challenge, Powered by Humana ! Part of this challenge is about steps, and the other part is about reconnecting. Today’s focus is on both. Invite a friend or family member along for your walk/jog and use the time to catch up. BONUS: It’s even better if it’s someone you haven’t seen in a while. Research shows that ...
Welcome to day 5 of the Stride-and-Seek Challenge, Powered by Humana ! On Day 2 of this challenge, we encouraged you to look for wildlife that didn’t include birds. Today, we want you to zone in on our aviary friends, but specifically look for a blue one. This can be anything from a: Thrush Blue jay Mountain bluebird Songbird Indigo bunting ...
Welcome to day 4 of the Stride-and-Seek Challenge, Powered by Humana ! Remember the classic childhood game called capture the flag? Today, let’s get into that same kind of mindset during your walk or jog. While you don’t have to physically “capture” it, we’re on the hunt for a flag. Summer is a patriotic time of year since Independence Day falls right in ...
Welcome to day 3 of the Stride-and-Seek Challenge, Powered by Humana ! Do you have a walking route you love because of the beautiful buildings and houses? Is there a particular piece of architecture that wows you? Today is the day to find it, document it, and share it with us. Whether you love that Victorian house on the edge of town, the mysterious Tudor ...
Welcome to day 2 of the Stride-and-Seek Challenge, Powered by Humana! Explore nature during your walk today! Keep a lookout for any kind of wildlife. We’re talking about non-domesticated animals, so cats and dogs don’t count. Of course you’ll see birds, but let’s go broader. What about squirrels, chipmunks, deer, beavers, or wild turkeys? ...
Welcome to day 1 of the Stride-and-Seek Challenge, Powered by Humana! The more steps people walk, the better their health. Studies prove that taking more steps increases lifespan and improves mental health . Yet why is it so hard to get “enough” steps in each day? And what can we do to better motivate ourselves, especially in the long run? ...
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