Growing Bolder Day is a free, intergenerational celebration of aging to promote the importance of an active, engaged lifestyle. Florida has the largest percentage of adults 65 and older in the nation (21%) and as the state’s senior population continues to increase, Florida’s future is linked to the health and wellbeing of its elder population....
Join Dr. Laura Varich, a certified lifestyle medicine physician, to learn more about decreasing perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms As women, reaching a certain age means undergoing the natural change that is menopause. And the hormonal changes that occur can cause substantial symptoms (such as hot flashes and night sweats), as well as an increase in...
Join Chef Collette Haw as she demonstrates and you sample Creamy Pumpkin Soup, Roasted Pumpkin Salad, and Streusel Pumpkin Muffins. Not just festive front door décor for fall, with their savory flavor and powerful versatility pumpkins have a place in the kitchen, too. From bread to pasta, baked goods and soups, the orange squash can...
Join Crosby Wellness Center group exercise instructor KK Swanson to learn exercises and stretches to help you feel stronger every day. Want to improve flexibility and ease joint pain? There are many exercises you can do to reduce the inflammation that arthritis can cause. Join Crosby Wellness Center group exercise instructor KK Swanson for a...
Join herbalist and certified ACE health coach Julie Ward, to learn about the herbal properties of 10 herbs and spices. Each one of us has been a bit under the weather at one time or another with a stuffy nose, an upset stomach, or sore throat. There are herbal at-home remedies that can alleviate most...
Join Katie Farmand in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre as she makes and you sample 3 heart-healthy whole grain dishes. Whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. Not only are they rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals, they can have tremendous impact on your health. A diet rich in whole grains can lower...
Join Crosby Wellness Center's KK Swanson to learn techniques and tools to build stronger bones and muscles to keep yourself healthy and safe Osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become weaker, affects millions of people every year. The good news is, through diet and exercise, it is possible to strengthen our bones! In Osteoporosis Prevention...
Join Dr. Amber Orman and Allison Harrell to learn how to enhance your wellbeing with soy-rich food such as tempeh tacos. Step into a world of health and vitality with Dr. Amber Orman, Chief Wellness Officer of AdventHealth Medical Group, and Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist Allison Harrell, as they delve into the remarkable...
Join Dr. Amber Orman and Allison Harrell to learn how to enhance your wellbeing with soy-rich food such as tempeh tacos. Step into a world of health and vitality with Dr. Amber Orman, Chief Wellness Officer of AdventHealth Medical Group, and Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist Allison Harrell, as they delve into the remarkable...
Join Crosby Wellness Center exercise instructor KK Swanson will teach you how to stretch the major muscle groups of the upper and lower body Adding daily stretches into your routine is an important key to improving flexibility and preventing injuries. In this class, Crosby Wellness Center group exercise instructor KK Swanson will teach you how...
Join Julie Ward for a a tasting of three different herbal teas and a guide to notice where the energy moves in your body. Tea, with its centuries-old roots in Eastern medicine and cultural practices, has long been considered a way to good health, happiness, and wisdom. Now, modern western researchers are realizing tea’s role...
Join Chef Collette Haw in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre to learn how to make and try three fall favorite Mediterranean dishes. The Mediterranean diet has become a top diet followed by people all over the world for its health benefits and delicious options. Not only can it help you maintain a healthy weight, the Mediterranean...
