Falls continue to be a national public health concern, but falls do NOT have to be a given for older adults. In celebration of National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, the Center for Health & Wellbeing and the Senior Resource Alliance joined forces to educate, empower and inspire older adults to minimize their risks for falls and maximize their future health, happiness, and independence when the organizations co-hosted a Falls Prevention Day.
In this recording of a live presentation at the Center for Health & Wellbeing on Thursday, September 22, internationally renowned Australian physician Dr. Paul Lam, director of Tai Chi for Health Institute and creator of a number of Tai Chi for Health programs that have improved the health and wellness of millions of people, shares more about the incredible benefits of the ancient Chinese practice.
Types of Hysterectomy Procedures If an OBGYN suggests a hysterectomy as a viable treatment option for you, it’s important to know there are several different types of this procedure. Depending on the reason for the surgery, a total, partial or radical hysterectomy may be performed. There are also different approaches to consider. In a total…
Winston Churchill once said “happy are the painters, for they shall not be lonely. Light and colour, peace and hope, will keep them company to the end of the day.” In many ways, Churchill was ahead of his time, and certainly, his pontifications on the value of art foreshadowed today’s growing movement focused on arts…
Are you starting a new fitness regimen in the new year? The Center for Health & Wellbeing has multiple free and open to the public fitness-focused Community Education programs scheduled from now until March. These programs are the perfect opportunity to kick start your healthy habits and find a fitness routine you’ll love for the…
