Upcoming Events for the Healthy Herd
This program involves 6 meetings, once per week and involves light homework and one phone interview. There is a tremendous amount of evidence to support mindfulness and meditation practices in myriad domains. As a result, the reasons individuals are drawn to explore these practices are varied. For some individuals it’s the desire to focus on academics, sports, or other professional performance. For others, it is to support work on a particular health concern, reduce stress, or simply feel a greater sense of balance. For more information, visit our website.
Book Club – April 6, 2016
The next reading for book club is Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ by Giulia Enders. The meeting will be in the Gordon Library Conference Room, 3rd Floor. Please read the book prior to the meeting. If you would like to attend or have questions please e-mail Shavaun at scloran@wpi.edu
Celebrating 65 – March 23, 2016 at 5PM
This is a two hour seminar in which topics such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicare Supplements will be discussed. Although the program is geared towards 55-65 year olds, the program is open to all and all are welcome to attend. The seminar is also open to spouses.
Transition & Change: Preparing for Retirement in the 21st Century – April 14, 2016 Noon
According to some estimates, 70 million people will retire in the coming years. While financial planning is critical, all too often people fail to focus on key psychological and social factors that will impact how ‘successful’ their retirement is. During this workshop, you will explore the different facets of retirement and gain practical tips to prepare for and navigate the changing face of retirement.
Sleep For Health – April 26, 2016 at Noon
Sleep is an essential component for maintaining good health. Sleep helps restore both the body and mind. Lack of sleep contributes to higher levels of stress, irritability, lack of concentration, and even weight gain. This seminar will review the different phases of sleep (REM and non-REM) and describe common sleep problems or forms of insomnia. There can be many causes of sleep disturbance but the most frequent cause is worry and anxiety. This seminar will also outline what you can do to help prevent sleep disturbance and how best to handle the problem once you have gone to bed.
Cooking Demonstration – May 17, 2016 at Noon
Back by popular demand! This wonderful event brings in a registered dietician to prepare healthy meals in front of participants and provides the recipes and samples to try.
Aging Well – June 28, 2016 at Noon
Learn how to eat healthier, live a longer life and look fabulous! Discover what foods boost your energy levels throughout your workday and your workouts. Instead of buying expensive anti-aging creams and lotions, eat those vitamin-rich foods that will help you age gracefully.
Healthy Herd Open Forum Meetings:
We hope that you can join us for one of our new open forum meetings. Do you have ideas that you would like to initiate? Do you just want to hear what the Healthy Herd is working on and has coming up? Are you looking for people who share your interests in health and wellness? Maybe a running partner and/or walking group or someone to go to the gym with? Then join us for one of our open meetings! If you would like to send your particular topic or interest ahead of time, please e-mail it to healthyherd@wpi.edu
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Noon in the Hagglund Room
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Noon in the Hagglund Room
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Noon in the Hagglund Room
