Exercise is good for your health. That goes for people with Parkinson’s disease, too. Those who exercises at least 2.5 hours a week had a better quality of life than those who either didn’t exercise or started exercising later, according to the Parkinson’s Outcomes Project, the largest clinical study ever on the...
Whatever your age, an anti-inflammatory diet is good for your health. But it’s only good for you if you know what it is and know how to use it. Chris Barrett, a Clinical Dietician at the Hartford HealthCare Bone & Joint Institute, will host a presentation on the anti-inflammatory diet at the...
Back pain is universal. It’s the leading cause of disability around the world. When, sooner or later, your back (or neck) causes enough irritation that it requires medical assistance, you’ll find some healthy advice at The Hospital of Central Connecticut Spine Center. Sarah Bussolari, an APRN at the Spine Center, will...
Tuesday, May 7 8:30 am to 9:30 am Walk to Wellness: Medicare 101 Learn more about Medicare and the options available to you. Presented by CarePartners Expert: David MacNiven Join us at the Hartford HealthCare Wellness at Westfarms Rest and Relaxation Lounge (Lower Level of Westfarms near Nordstrom). 8:30 am –...
Tuesday, June 4 8:30 am to 9:30 am Walk to Wellness: Suffering from knee or hip pain? Presented by: Dr. Daniel Witmer Join us at the Hartford HealthCare Wellness at Westfarms Rest and Relaxation Lounge (Lower Level of Westfarms near Nordstrom) to learn more about hip and knee pain. Q&A...
Upcoming Classes and Events Free Blood Pressure Screenings Sponsored by Hartford HealthCare Senior Services May 28 at 10am-11am at Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St., Southington May 23 & 30 at 12:30-1:30pm at Wethersfield Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield Dementia Support Group for Caregivers: First Thursday of the month at...
Monday, Jan. 8 8:30 am to 9:30 am Westfarms mall Men’s Health 101 Men and those who love them started the new year right at Men’s Health 101 as part of the Walk to Wellness program at Westfarms mall. Dr. Jared Bieniek, medical director of Hartford HealthCare Tallwood Men’s Health discussed...