Event Details
Try this Wellness Wednesdays virtual series: “Boost Your Brain and Body”. Find out great ways to how regular exercise and meditation techniques leads to sharper thinking and a healthier brain. Regular physical routines can decrease the effects of stress on the body, improve mental health and mood, and even enhance memory and cognition.
About the Event
Join AARP Long Island and Body & Brain Yoga and Health Centers Inc's virtual workshops and take a proactive step toward a healthier you by registering for the fourth of an eight part, one-hour monthly body and brain health series, which will include a 45 minute presentation followed by a short 15 mins Q & A. What’s good for the body, is good for the brain! Physical activities like walking, yoga, tai chi, meditation etc. can all help you think, learn, problem-solve, and enjoy an emotional balance. It can improve memory and reduce anxiety or depression. Regular physical activity can also reduce your risk of cognitive decline.
For more information on this topic, visit us at AARP Staying Sharp. An online program that shows you how to build habits that support your brain health — and have fun doing it! How you spend your day can have a big impact on brain health, research shows. Eat well, move often, see friends, get good sleep, manage stress, keep learning. AARP Staying Sharp, includes access to the Cognitive Assessment, Lifestyle Check-Ins, and Additional Tests, and it is available to all AARP members and registered users of aarp.org at no cost.
How to Join
This event is part of an ongoing series. You will need to register separately for each program you are interested in attending. Please note that you must be signed in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required.
To explore local events hosted by AARP in your state, visit AARP Local.
Dates of other classes in the series:
- Wednesday August 28th, National Immunization Awareness Month – 5 Exercises for Boosting Immunity Register: Here
- Wednesday September 25th, National Balance Awareness Month – Balance & Strength for Seniors Register: Here
- Wednesday October 23rd, National Learning and Development Month – How to Live a Long, Healthy, Purposeful Life Register: Here
- Wednesday November 20th, Alzheimer’s and Family Caregivers Month – Practices for Improved Sleep Register: Here
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