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Spring 2008 |
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Fall 2007 |
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Wednesday's 12;10 - 12:50pm, Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Tennis Balcony |
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January 23 "Normal" Aging: Is it possible to stop? |
September 26 |
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April 23 Living Well with Allergies |
January 30 Change 1 Thing |
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May 14 Shape Up for Your Sport |
February 6 Healthy Heart |
October 17 |
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May 28 Mind-Body Fitness |
February 20 Battling Exercise Burnout |
November 7 |
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June 4 Men's Health and Wellness |
March 5 Desktop Dining Made Simple |
November 14 |
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November 27 & 28 How to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season |
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Spring 2008 Series
Registration is FREE! However, space is limited. Click here to pre-register.
Wednesday, April 9
From the Couch to the Finish Line ?
ANYONE can do a triathlon. Whether you are a novice or an experienced athlete, get the facts on how YOU can train for and compete in a triathlon. Join Marla Richmond, M.S., exercise physiologist/author, and the NU Fitness staff and learn the basic guidelines and training recommendations for training and preparing for a triathlon. Come find the triathlete within you!
Wednesday, April 23
Living Well with Allergies
The allergy season is upon us – frequent sneezing, runny noses, itchy eyes, wheezing – affecting more and more people every year. Allergies of all kinds can not only make a person uncomfortable, but can actually prevent some from pursuing an active lifestyle. Join Dr. Ashlin Gasiorowski, D.C. of Chiro One Wellness Centers and learn the signs, symptoms and causes for allergies, the various types of allergic diseases, tips for controlling allergens and irritants, and medical treatments available. Learn the latest on this annual nuisance!
Wednesday, May 14
Shape Up for Your Sport
Receive expert advice on how to get in the best shape for your sport!
No matter what your sport . . . you'll enjoy it more, be a better player, and be less like to experience an injury if you spend a little time getting into shape for it. Join the NU Personal Training staff and received expert advice on how to get into shape for golf, racquet sports, biking and baseball. Why not make the most of your skills this season and enhance your overall fitness while you're at it!
Wednesday, May 28
Mind-Body Fitness
Get ready for a fitness program that works more than just your body!
Did you know you can reduce stress, increase flexibility and improve your
energy level with a mind-body fitness program?
Join Darryl Aiken-Afam, C.P.T., C.C.E.S., and NU Mind/Body staff member, and discover why mind-body type exercises (like yoga and Pilates) are the buzz word on everyone's lips. Learn how movement, breath, and mental attitude can dramatically benefit individuals of all ages and levels of fitness who desire total body wellness.
You'll also learn ways to “read” your body based on Oriental Medicine Philosophy and to understand yourself on a deeper level than just your appearance. Participants will receive FREE class passes to the NU Mind/Body Program. A not-to-miss presentation for all ages!
Wednesday, June 4
Men's Health & Wellness: Your game plan for a healthy life.
Through the years, researchers have made great strides in men's health. Through the years, men have closed to gap with women in life expectancy. Experts believe this is because men are simply taking better care of themselves. Men are also becoming more conscientious about getting regular screening checkups. Join professional staff from Evanston Northwestern Healthcare , and the NU Fitness staff to learn how healthy lifestyle choices, self-care skills and preventative care can significantly improve the quality of a man's life. Get the latest on men's health and fitness.
Winter 2008 Series
Wednesday, January 23
"NORMAL" AGING: IS IT POSSIBLE TO STOP?
The way an individual ages is often thought to be based on lifestyle choices made throughout their life. From our body's point of view, however, "normal" aging isn't necessarily normal at all. Experts now believe that most aging is due to what we program into our cells through sedentary living, poor diets and stress. Research shows our bodies are actually designed to age slowly and remarkably well. Join Dr. Jonathan H. Maks, M.D. with North Shore Physician Group and learn how exercise and healthy lifestyle habits can significantly help slow or stop the "normal" aging process. A not-to-miss presentation for all ages!
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Wednesday, January 30
CHANGE 1 THING
The NEW YEAR is a wonderful time to set self-improvement goals. But each year millions of Americans make diet, health and fitness resolutions that go unfulfilled. With resolutions, we often think that something magical will happen that will enable us to change our behavior. Join Carol Moss, LCSW, Life Coach, and learn what to do when the "high" of making a change--the new diet, new workout regime, the pledge to fit into last year's swimsuit--fades and the reality of life steps in. Receive tips on how to commit to changing just one thing. Discover how to make this year's resolutions last--by changing one thing at a time.
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Wednesday, February 6
HEALTHY HEART
Some of the most deadly risk factors for heart disease are correctable. Any one of the risk factors for heart disease more than doubles your chance of developing coronary heart disease. Throughout our lives, every day we've made choices that impact our hearts. It's never too late to begin making new choices for a healthier heart. Whether it's eating low-fat foods, giving up cigarettes, exercising every day, or losing those extra pounds, you can take steps today to prevent a heart attack in the future. Join and learn how a healthy heart works, how coronary heart disease develops, and how to help reduce your risks. Make a change of heart for a healthier life.
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Wednesday, February 20
BATTLING EXERCISE BURNOUT
Are you fed up with your current exercise routine...frustrated with the lack of results you're seeing? Do you lack motivation...dread coming to the gym and doing the same old routine? Join the NU Fitness and Personal Training staff to receive fun, practical strategies for your current routine that will get you back on track, produce the results you desire and continue to keep you motivated for months to come. Find out how to get past the excuses, stay motivated and successfully enjoy the many benefits of being physically fit!
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Wednesday, March 5
DESKTOP DINING MADE SIMPLE
Chances are you're not the only one in your office glued to your chair during the lunchtime--so you can multi-task while you munch. It's estimated, as many as 2/3 of employees eat lunch on the job more than once a week. The practice has its perks; not only do you save time and money when you dine at your desk, but preparing your own lunch can also be the best way to stay in control of what (and how much) you eat. Join university nutritionist and certified health education specialist, Rebecca Berman R.D., M.Ed., C.H.E.S., and learn how to assemble a supply of healthy food choices to have at home or keep in your office. Discover how easy it is to throw together a delicious meal at a moment's notice. Find out how lunch can be a walk in the park even if you never leave the building.
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Fall 2007 Series
Tuesday, November 27 AND Wednesday, November 28
HOW TO HAVE A STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY SEASON
Join Dr. Ashlin Gasiorowski, D.C. of Chiro One Wellness Centers and learn how to stay
happy, healthy and stress-free during the holiday season -- without gaining weight!
The same workshop is provided each day.
Location:
Combe Tennis Center Balcony
Wednesday, December 5
HOLIDAY COOKING & ENTERTAINING
THE HEALTHY WAY
Don’t let the holidays undermine your healthy intentions!
The holiday season, now upon us, is a time of celebration and abundance. Faced with tasty
temptations (not to mention high levels of stress), the holidays can present a wide range of
challenges to those trying to maintain healthy habits. Join university dietitian and certified
health education specialist, Rebecca Berman M.Ed., R.D., CHES, and learn how to survive
the holiday eating season without throwing your healthy intentions and habits aside!
Participants will receive fresh ideas, practical strategies, easy substitutions and recipe
modifications that will allow them to enjoy and entertain with their favorite holiday foods
without packing on the pounds. Find out how holiday foods and entertaining can fit into a
healthy diet.
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Wednesday, September 26
Women's Health and Wellness
Lifestyle advice for women of all ages!
Through the years, researchers have made great strides in women’s health. Life
expectancy for women is now close to 80 years of age. In the last decade, however,
obesity and sedentary lifestyles have resulted, with major health problems in both
women and men alike. Join Marla Richmond, M.S., exercise physiologist/author to
learn how healthy lifestyle choices, self-care skills and preventative care can
significantly improve the quality of a woman’s life. Get the latest on women’s
health and fitness.
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Wednesday, October 3
How to Stay Healthy During the Cold and Flu Season
When the cold and flu season arrives, is it a given that you’ll catch whatever bug is making
its rounds? It doesn’t have to be that way. There are a number of ways you can say NO to
colds and flu this season. Staying healthy requires an active commitment to making healthy
choices . . . good nutrition, regular exercise, adequate sleep, regular health checks,
immunizations and managing stress are just a few. Something as simple as washing your
hands several times a day can be effective too. Join Dr. Jonathan H. Maks, MD with North
Shore Physicians Group and discover how you can maximize your physical and mental
well-being to outsmart this year’s bugs!
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Wednesday, October 17
ROADBLOCKS TO EXERCISE
Discover the best ways to overcome the most common exercise obstacles!
Exercise is boring! . . . I’m too tired! . . . I don’t see results! . . . I’m too busy! . . . I have a
sore knee! . . . I can’t stay motivated! . . . I have small children! . . . are some of today’s
most common excuses for not exercising. What’s your favorite excuse? Join the NU
Fitness and Personal Training staff to learn how to overcome these all to familiar excuses.
By being mindful of all the great things that exercise can do for you and keeping these
reasons in mind to help motivate you to keep it up are just a few of the practical tips and
solutions participants will receive. Learn how to whittle away your most common exercise
obstacle(s).
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Wednesday, November 7
Quite Smoking for GOOD!
Learn the strategies, encouragement and information needed to make it happen!
Approximately three million Americans quit smoking every year. Some quit cold turkey.
Others get help for their physical cravings (e.g. nicotine gum and patches) and their
psychological cravings (e.g. attending stop-smoking classes). Join to learn the reasons for
quitting, how to overcome excuses, and how to prepare to quit. Participants will receive
information on the various methods and support systems available, as well as how to manage
withdrawal and high-risk situations. If you’re serious about quitting, you won’t want to
miss this presentation!
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Wednesday, November 14
DIABETES . . .WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW
Diabetes is a serious disease that affects one in every 20 Americans. This risk climbs
with age – among people 65 or older, nearly one out of five have the disease. It can lead
to kidney disease, amputations, blindness, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke,
impotence and birth defects. One-third of the 16 million Americans who have it, don’t
know it. Join professional staff from Evanston Northwestern Healthcare and learn the
basics about diabetes, determine if you are at risk, and discover easy preventative measures
you can do to cut your risk. Don’t miss this opportunity to assess – and lower – your
risk of diabetes!
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Check Out Past Presentation Topics
Depression: What it is and what to do
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Meeting Room
Did you know . . . 17 million American adults are affected by depression each year; many don't even know it. Depression is twice as common in women, but men and children are also at risk. Nearly 2/3 of depressed people do not seek the treatment they need. Untreated, depression is likely to persist, worsen, and can last a lifetime. Join Dr. Jonathan H. Maks, MD, from North Shore Physicians Group and learn the signs and symptoms of depression, classic causes, as well as the treatments available.
How to win the great weight race
Learn the top 10 rules for a healthy weight!
The foods we eat and the amount of exercise we get play a big role in weight management and our overall health. To reach and maintain a weight that's right for you, you need to make healthy choices, day in and day out. Join Marla Richmond, M.S. exercise physiologist/author, and receive strategies and terrific tips on how to make proper eating and daily exercise a way of life. You won't want to miss this informative, enlightening presentation!
Achieving Balance: Strategies for a Healthy Lifestyle
Learn how to create a workable, healthy balance in today's fast-paced world!
For many people, the pressures and demands of today's fast-paced world often lead to neglect in self-care and eventually to more serious health problems. Aside from health problems, stress can often leave us feeling overwhelmed with life's demands; able to find relief only by running away from it all! Join professional staff members from Perspectives, Ltd., to learn effective strategies on how to handle the endless demands and overwhelming situations, achieve a healthy balance, AND retain your sanity in the process.
Athletes with Asthma
Learn how to stay active with asthma!
Asthma affects more than 20 million persons in the United States; many of them athletes. Elite athletes have been found to have a high prevalence of asthma, and presence of exercise induced symptoms. Furthermore, over 75% of individuals who are diagnosed with asthma, report symptoms during exercise. Join Dr. Kelly Newhall, M.D., Medical Advisor and Co-Director of Asthma Cares Network, and learn more about the athlete with asthma. Participants will receive invaluable information on asthma and the recognition, treatment and prevention of symptoms to ensure optimal health and athletic performance.
Time Management: Strategies for Managing Your Life
Learn the tools and techniques needed to manage time in today's fast-paced world!
Feeling pressured? Over-committed? So busy that you feel constantly behind, with never any time for yourself? Time management is life management. There are no magic formulas or pat solutions to squeeze more hours out of the day. Yet there are general strategies that can make you feel more in control of your life, whether you are a college student, mother of four, or a corporate executive. Join professional staff from Perspectives, Ltd., and learn effective strategies that will help you get a handle on where the time goes and how to make the most of it!
Understanding Cancer
Prevention and detection basics everyone should know!
Most cancers are preventable. Just a few years ago, this fact was hard to imagine. Research is now confirming that the choices we make each day have an important impact on our cancer risk. What we eat, how we prepare it, whether or not we exercise, manage our weight, drink alcohol or smoke . . . simple decisions that make an important difference. Join professionals from Evanston Northwestern Hospital and learn the necessary changes we should all make in our daily lifestyle to help prevent cancer from developing, as well as the medical screening technology available to detect cancer early ~ when it's often very curable. Join us for this very important presentation.
Learning to live with Arthritis
Arthritis is a health problem that affects over 42 million Americans. Projections estimate that 60 million people will be diagnosed with arthritis by the year 2020. Commonly characterized by stiffness, pain and decreased joint function, arthritis can inhibit the physical, psychological, social and economic well-being of individuals; often depriving them of their freedom and independence. Join professionals from Evanston Northwestern Hospital and learn the most common kinds of arthritis, typical symptoms of each, as well as the myths and misunderstandings. Receive tips and suggestions on what is important for those with arthritis to do (e.g. exercise) to improve the health, functional capacity, well-being and quality of life.
Don't Let it Happen to YOU
Preventing Obesity in Adulthood
Health experts recommend ALL individuals should take the necessary steps to avoid becoming underweight and overweight. Maintaining a healthy weight, just like avoiding heart disease, stroke, or cancer, involves taking preventative steps. We live in fattening times. Everything in our environment conspires to make us gain weight. Food is abundant and relatively inexpensive, so we tend to eat a little more. With oversized meals, processed foods, and modern conveniences, we take in more calories each day than we use up through physical activity. A sure prescription for steady weight gain. Join Dr. Jonathan H. Maks, MD with North Shore Physicians Group and members of the NU Fitness staff, and learn the necessary steps we should all take to maintain a healthy weight. You won't want to miss this fun, enlightening, and very important presentation!
Keep Your Biking and Running Workouts Fun and Injury-free
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Meeting Room
Running and biking are two of the most common forms of exercise and competition ~ from the beginner to the elite athlete. Interested in becoming a runner/cyclist or improving your running/biking speed? Join physical therapists, from AthletiCo to learn the rules of running and biking. Receive terrific tips on how to train, increase flexibility, and strength as a way of injury prevention. Become familiar with common running and biking injuries and how to avoid them through proper training and injury prevention.
Osteoporosis
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Meeting Room
Osteoporosis is a painful, disfiguring, debilitating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It develops slowly. So slowly that it often takes years before you or even your doctor realize that you have it. The good news is, osteoporosis is very preventable and treatable ~ if you know what it is, how it develops, what you can do to prevent it, as well as treat it. Join Michael DiMuzio, Ph.D., Executive Director, The North Shore Osteoporosis Center, and learn how to make the right choices that will help build, strengthen and protect your bones. Participants will also learn information that will help them access their risks and get them on the road to prevention. Osteoporosis is truly a "bone of contention" for everyone. Join us to learn what you can do to prevent it.
