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Exercise at Your Desk
American Heart Association Speakers Bureau
December 6, 2011
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ruth S. Harley University Center Room 215
RSVP: x4270
A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Stress Reduction
with Jonathan Jackson, Ph.D.
Tuesday, February 8,
12 Noon-1:00 p.m.
University Center Room 201
RSVP: x4270
A light snack will be served
This talk will introduce you to mindfulness, the practice of developing heightened awareness of your thoughts and actions in the present,without judgment. Mindfulness practice has been shown through clinical research to reduce stress; ease afflictive emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger; relieve physical pain; and help regulate compulsive behaviors such as overeating.
Dr. Jackson is a clinical psychologist and Director of the Center for Psychological Services at the Derner Institute.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Practical Tips for a Healthy Back
Kevin Curley, M.D., Winthrop Internal Medical Associates, P.C.
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
University Center Room 313
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Taking on Childhood Obesity One Pound at a Time
Laura Walsh, M.A., Winthrop Pediatrics, Winthrop University Hospital
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
University Center, Room 313
Tuesday, November 11, 2010
Walking for Health and Fitness
Adult Fitness/Human Performance Lab Staff
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
University Center Room 313
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Calories in—Calories Out—The Role of Exercise in Weight Control
Melvin Sam, M.S.
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
University Center, Room 313
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
An Overview and Demonstration of Qigong—Combinations of Slow Gentle Movements, Breathing Techniques and Focused Intentions That May Benefit Your Health
Meryl Harmon-Halem, Lcsw-R, Lmft, Dcsw, Bcd, Ma, Bayside Medical Arts Center
Noon–1:00 p.m.
University Center, Room 313
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Breast Cancer—Environmental Influences
Caroline Mulcahy C.S.W.
Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program
Adelphi University, School Of Social Work
Noon–1:00 p.m.
University Center, Room 213
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Strategies for Prevention and Management of Heart Disease—Special Considerations for Women
Kevin P. Marzo, M.D., FACC, Chief of Cardiology, Winthrop University Hospital’s Institute For Heart Care
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Alumni House
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Traditional Chinese Medicine—Information for the Healthcare Consumer
Stephen Jackowicz, M.Ac. L.Ac., Ph.D.
Noon–1:00 p.m.
University Center, Room 313
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December 15, 2009
Exercise for Health and Fitness
John Wygand, MA
Director, Institute of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Department of Health Studies, Physical Education and Human Performance Science
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November 17, 2009
Acupuncture—Applications and Realities
Kevin Curley, M.D.
Winthrop Internal Medical Associates, PC
Mineola, NY
October 13, 2009
Stress and Your Health
Stanley Snegroff, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Dept of Health Studies, Physical Education and Human Performance Science
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September 8, 2009
Common Foot Problems
William J.McShane, DPM
Harbor Podiatry
East Rockaway, NY
February 2009: Healthy Women Healthy Hearts
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November 2008: Dietary Supplements & Functional Foods
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November 2008: Resistance Training for Health and Fitness
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April 2008: Managing Low Back Pain
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March 2008: How You Can Help Fight the Obesity Epidemic in the United States
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February 2008: Stess Talk
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January 2008: Simple Steps for Health Eating
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December 2007: Living Well - Controversies in Healthcare 2007
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October 2007: Fall Health and Wellness Lecture Series
"Exercise and Weight Control - Myths and Realities"
Take an online quiz to test your knowledge of common myths and misconceptions.
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September 2007: Fall Health and Wellness Lecture Series
"Consumer Health - Beware of the Quackery"
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Summer 2007 - Exercising in the Heat
How to exercise safely when its hot outside.
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June 2007 - Stress and Well-Being
Helpful information about stress.
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April 2007 - Spring and Allergies
Helpful tips to Remember.
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February 2007 - Coping with Winter Blues
Helpful information about Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD.
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January 2007 - Your Guide to Get Started with Exercise
Helpful information for keeping those New Year's resolutions to get fit.
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December 2006 - Holiday Food Safety
Tips for safe and healthy eating during the holidays.
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