Dr. Donald Abrams, an integrative oncologist at UCSF, will discuss how lifestyle choices impact the development of prostate cancer and the benefits of an integrative approach for prevention and treatment.
Most of us think that if a product is allowed on the market it must be safe. Unfortunately, due to lack of effective regulation, many products in our homes contain harmful chemicals. Going room-by-room, Environment expert Deborah de Moulpied will identify key areas of concern and provide simple solutions you can use to create a safer home.
Research reveals physical activity is a real-life “fountain of youth”. However, most older adults don’t meet current physical activity guidelines and sedentary behaviors are on the rise. Nutrition and Exercise Physiology expert Peter Pace will cover health benefits of exercise after 50, special considerations, how to develop a personalized exercise program, and resources to help you.
Many people are unfamiliar with the healing benefits of Eastern-based practices such as Tai Chi and Qigong. These practices have been found to enhance balance, reduce pain, increase energy, and improve mood. Dr. Peter Wayne of Harvard Medical School's Osher Center will introduce the increasingly popular practices of tai chi and qigong and the benefits of mind-body exercises.
The average American adult uses between 6 to 12 cosmetics and personal care products daily--and many of these chemicals have never been tested for safety. Join Carla Burns, Senior Director of Cosmetic Science at the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org), to learn about common ingredients found in cosmetics and personal care products linked to cancer and other health concerns.
Many consumers falsely assume that plant-based products are healthier than animal-based alternatives. In this webinar, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Crystal Cascio will discuss what to look out for when it comes to plant-based products, in addition to reviewing well-known brands.
You are probably unaware of the many chemicals of concern lurking in the your kitchen. Environment expert Deborah deMoulpied will review the harmful chemicals that can be found in kitchens — and options to reduce exposure. In this webinar, you will learn about:
– Safe cookware and utensils
– Safe food storage containers
– Which cans are BPA-free
– Best types of water bottles to use
– Nontoxic ways to clean ovens and countertops
It is a shocking fact that one in eight American women (and around one in 800 men) will develop invasive breast cancer at some point during their lives. In this webinar, Dr. Sharima Rasanayagam, PhD, Director of Science for Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) will discuss the ways environmental factors influence the development of breast cancer, and concrete steps we can take to reduce our individual exposures.
What can patients do to improve treatment outcomes? It all starts with lifestyle choices. Dr. Cohen and Ms. Jefferies, authors of the book Anticancer Living, discuss the Mix of Six – six areas where the evidence suggests we are able to optimize our health and make a difference in our well-being.
We would like to assume that tap water is clean and safe to drink. But frequent news stories alert us that this isn’t always the case. This webinar will show you how to find out what’s in your tap water, and ways to ensure that it’s safe for you and your family.
