GO PLAY! FEELING STRESSED?

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1 FEELING STRESSED? GO PLAY! Life can be hectic and stressful. So when we do get some down time, most of us just want to collapse on the couch and zone out. Instead of binge-watching TV while scrolling Facebook unplug and go PLAY! Dance in the dining room. Make angels in the snow. Play tug-o-war with the dog. It s not only fun, it s a proven way to invigorate your body, refresh your mind and relieve stress. There are many fun ways to sideline stress, take a look at our Ways to Wellness class offerings and check out Tai Chi, Sound Healing Sundays, An Evening of Meditation, and more! WINTER 2017

2 Why Creativity Is Good for Your Health Whether you re writing a poem or planting an herb garden, creative expression allows you to relax into a state where time disappears and you become completely immersed in what you re doing. Getting lost in a creative activity reduces stress, increases focus, boosts memory and improves mood. So pick up a paintbrush. Put pen to paper. Play the piano. It doesn t have to be perfect just pleasurable! JOIN US FOR PAINT TO YOUR HEART S CONTENT Gather your girlfriends for a night of fun: Paint and take home your own wine glass Painting pointers from Around the Corner Art Center Stress management tips Wine spritzers and refreshments FREE blood pressure screenings Guided meditation by candlelight All supplies provided Feb. 10 5:30-9 pm Star & Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus $35 Register: livelifewellnj.com/events Proudly presented by The Gloria Saker Women s Heart Program

3 3 WAYS TO Improve Your Memory Wish you could stop forgetting names, remember what needs to get done and avoid misplacing things? The good news is you can! Research suggests if we practice better health habits in three key areas, we can sharpen thinking, build cognitive reserve and help prevent memory loss, says Marilyn Abrahamson, MA, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist and memory expert. BODY Exercise regularly. Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish. MIND Play games that test your ability to think quickly. Expand your mind with new intellectual pursuits. Practice mindfulness (being in the moment). SPIRIT Stay socially connected with friends and loved ones. Take time to pursue your passion and interests. Improve your mental sharpness and quality of life. Sign up for our Minds In Motion: MASTER YOUR MEMORY class (pg.4). Why We Need to Sit Less and Move More Studies show that people who regularly break up their sedentary time with even a few steps typically are healthier than people who sit for prolonged periods with no breaks, says Cindy Kinsella, community health instructor at the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center. Sneak More Movement Into Your Day: SET AN ALARM to remind you to get up every hour. STRETCH AND WALK IN PLACE while your lunch is heating up. GO WIRELESS DURING CONFERENCE CALLS and move around. KEEP SNEAKERS IN YOUR OFFICE for a re-energizing work walk. Stay healthy, fit and active! Learn simple stretches and quick 10-min. exercise routines. Sign up for our FREE program DON T SIT, GET FIT (pg.3).

4 Ways to Wellness REGISTER OR LEARN MORE: livelifewellnj.com/events EAT WELL THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET Explore the health benefits of this delicious style of eating. Jan. 25, Feb. 8 or Mar. 8 6:30-7 pm THE ABC S OF HOMEMADE BABY FOODS Start your baby off right. Learn the foods, techniques and recipe ideas that will inspire you to become your family s healthiest chef. Feb. 6 or Mar. 6 1 Class $12 ADVENTURES IN EATING: CRAZY FOR CREPES Kids will learn kitchen skills and make yummy, healthy crepes. Feb :30-11:30 am 1 Class $15, $10 for each additional sibling COOKING WITH HEART & SOUL Nourish body & mind with delicious dishes that balance your being and lighten your spirit. Cooking demos: Feb. 15 Food for the Heart Mar. 15 Food for Well-Being 1 Class $15pp, 2 for $25 LIGHTEN UP WEIGHT LOSS Learn weight management from a registered dietitian and do lite exercise with a fitness instructor. Jan. 24 Mar. 14 9:30-11 am 8 Classes $119 NUTRITION CONSULTATION Meet one-on-one with a registered dietitian for healthy eating, weight management or sports nutrition. Initial consultation requires one hour. By Appointment $50 for ½ hour, $100 for hour METABOLIC ANALYSIS This simple analysis calculates your daily calorie burn the first step toward effective weight management. By Appointment $59 DIABETES MEAL PLANNING 101 Learn the basics of meal planning, carbohydrate counting and blood glucose control. Mar. 31 9:30-11:30 am 1 Class $20pp, 2 for $30 SUPERMARKET SMARTS Learn to make healthy choices on a virtual grocery shopping trip and learn how to read food labels. Jan :30 am MOVE WELL TAI CHI Reduce stress and enhance wellness with a low impact, mind body experience safe for all ages and fitness levels. Feb. 7 Mar. 23 5:30-6:30 pm 14 Classes $149 FOOD AS FUEL Learn which foods to eat to get the most out of your workout. Jan. 25, Feb. 8 or Mar. 8 5:30-6 pm DON T SIT, GET FIT Squeeze more activity into your busy day with quick, easy exercises you can do at work and at home. Jan. 25, Feb. 8 or Mar :30 pm WOMEN S HEALTH & WELLNESS RETREAT Feel healthy and energized! Discover how to handle health and fitness challenges at every stage. Mar. 28 May Classes $199 $99 for fitness center members Register: RELAX WELL STRESS LESS: FROM ANXIOUS TO AWESOME Explore simple but powerful techniques to promote peace of mind and lower harmful hormones caused by stress. Jan. 26, Feb. 2 or Mar. 2 SOUND HEALING SUNDAYS Get calm and connected. Boost natural healing with the power of music and vibration. Jan. 29, Feb. 12 or Mar pm 1 Class $15pp, 2 for $25 AN EVENING OF MEDITATION Experience tranquility and peace. Sample a variety of meditation styles and see which one resonates with you. Jan. 24, Feb. 21 or Mar Class $15pp, 2 for $25 3

5 Ways to Wellness REGISTER OR LEARN MORE: livelifewellnj.com/events AROMATHERAPY & ESSENTIAL OILS: VALENTINE SWEET SCENTS Learn the mind-body benefits while creating your favorite fragrances (a great gift)! Feb. 9 1 Class $14 MANAGE WELL INTRO TO INSULIN PUMPS Compare different insulin pumps to determine which one could best help you manage diabetes. Feb am-12 pm MANAGING HYPERTENSION Work with a health coach (RN) for six weeks to better control your blood pressure, set goals and get support. By Appointment FREE MANAGING PREDIABETES Explore how lifestyle changes can help control your blood sugar and reduce your risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Feb am-12 pm 1 Class $10pp, 2 for $15 INTRO TO DIABETES Understand and learn basic skills necessary to begin managing diabetes day to day. Mar. 3 & Mar am-12 pm 2 Classes $60 MINDS IN MOTION: MASTER YOUR MEMORY Learn how memory works and why we forget, plus simple strategies for improving memory and building cognitive reserve. Feb. 6 Mar. 1 Mar. 6 Mar 29 2:30-4 pm 8 Classes $160 TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH: CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Learn the tools needed to live a better life with a chronic condition like arthritis, heart disease or diabetes. Mar. 1 Apr. 5 5:30-8 pm 6 Classes FREE A TIME TO QUIT: SMOKING CESSATION Quit smoking with this proven, evidence-based program. Feb. 6 Free Orientation Feb. 27 Apr. 3 6:30-7:30 pm 7 Weeks $129 LIGHTEN UP WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM FOR PREDIABETES & DIABETES Learn the skills needed to control blood sugars and achieve a healthy weight. Feb. 1 Feb. 22 9:30-10:30 am 4 Weeks $49 PRE-OP BARIATRIC EDUCATION An RN presents a lifestyle and dietary review to prepare surgical candidates for weight-loss surgery. Feb. 4, Mar. 4 or Apr. 1 9 am-1 pm 1 Class $55 SECRETS TO LONG-TERM BRAIN & SPINE WELLNESS Learn strategies to prevent and guard against diseases, trauma and toxins. Feb. 15 HEALTH SCREENINGS KNOW YOUR NUMBERS Test and understand your blood pressure, BMI, glucose and cholesterol numbers to help better self-manage your health. Feb am-4 pm $25 FREE THYROID SCREENING Feb pm Statesir Cancer Center REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FREE COLORECTAL SCREENING & LECTURE Take-home colorectal screening kits will be distributed. Mar. 29 Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FREE BLOOD PRESSURE & GLUCOSE TESTING Every Monday 10 am-4 pm or by appointment Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center 4

6 One way to get high blood pressure is to go mountain climbing over molehills. Earl Wilson The Lowdown On High Blood Pressure Nearly one in three American adults has high blood pressure (hypertension). When blood pressure is chronically high, it increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Often those with hypertension feel fine, so they set aside their doctor s recommendations. That s a huge gamble, says Elaine Dymyd, RN, health coach with the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center. Lifelong management home monitoring, lifestyle changes, physician communication is the best way to ward off the disease risks associated with hypertension. Have high blood pressure? Sign up for our FREE program MANAGING HYPERTENSION (pg.4). Don t know your blood pressure? CentraState offers FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS every Monday (pg.4). Ready to Feel Fit, Energized and Healthy? WOMAN S HEALTH & WELLNESS RETREAT The inspiration and motivation you need to feel great are waiting for you at CentraState Fitness & Wellness Center. Designed especially for women, this eight-week program will help you meet the health and fitness challenges unique to your life stage. Get Fit. Feel Fab! Initial health assessment & personal exercise program Small group training 2X/week Group classes yoga, Zumba, aquatics and meditation Goal setting, accountability and group support Discussion topics like nutrition, better sleep and more Membership NOT required To learn more: centrastatefitness.com/women