Dr. Linda Carlson, PhD, of the Department of Oncology at the Cummings School of Medicine, will introduce the concept of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation, and provide a summary review of the the benefits of mindfulness for people with cancer.
Your gut is home to trillions of bacterial cells, fungi, and viruses—all of which make up your gut “microbiome”. These microbes play a critical role in your health, affecting digestion, immune function, weight regulation, and more. Dr. Jennifer McQuade of MD Anderson Cancer Center, will discuss ways that gut microbiome affects our overall health, risk of cancer, response of cancer treatments; and how choices we make impact the microbiome and immune system.
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.
