CLASSES AND EVENTS

At some point in our lives we have all experienced loneliness. Many of us enjoy our solitude from time to time, relishing in quiet and taking time to recharge. But what happens when that solitude is not our choice and we long for connection to others? Join Jodie Leister LPCC-S, CEAP for a webinar focused on loneliness and how is can affect our wellbeing, and what we can do to manage it more effectively.

Getting older does not have to mean getting inactive. Exercise can benefit people of all ages and it is never too late to start. Join OSU Health Coach, Alison Barney, as she discusses finding an exercise program for you that can make you an active ager and become fit for life.

Back pain is a seemingly daunting and inevitable experience with more than 80% of adults experiencing pain at some point in their lifetime. It is the most common cause of job related disability and a leading contributor to missed workdays. Unfortunately, there are many trains of thought regarding the best approach for alleviating pain and improving function thus creating further confusion around an already frustrating experience. The goal of this presentation is to help demystify the concept of back pain and provide tangible ways we can take an active role in the self-management and reduction of our symptoms.

Learn to successfully navigate your way through the grocery store with a Registered Dietitian. Pick up tips on shopping, label reading, and meal planning along the way.

Good nutrition plays a key role in healthy aging. A healthy lifestyle, including good nutrition, can help you maintain your quality of life and independence as you get older. In this webinar, Extension educators Jenny Lobb and Kathy Tutt will explain how nutrition needs change with age and strategies to maintain good health and nutrition throughout life.

What is intermittent fasting? Can it help me lose weight and lower my risk for some diseases? Join us as OSUWMC Registered Dietitian Liz Weinandy presents on this popular topic. She will explain intermittent fasting, what the science reveals about it, and how to do it the right way.