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Strong, Straight and Steady

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Disease Awareness
General Health
Healthy Aging
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Nutrition
Physical Activity and Exercise
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Germ Busters — Relief from the Common Cold & Flu
Tired of feeling rotten each winter? This light-hearted but informative session provides an overview of two common respiratory illnesses. Join us as we discuss symptoms, treatment of symptoms, and prevention measures. Activities include team competition to reveal who knows the difference between virus fact and fiction.

My$elf Care — Part One: Personal Responsibility Makes Cents
In times of increasing healthcare costs, it is important to have strategies for keeping healthy AND keeping on a budget. In this session, we begin by exploring why costs are rising. From there, we highlight what HMSA is doing to offset this, and how we can take advantage.

My$elf Care — Part Two: Responsibility Begins with You
Take control of your health! This workshop will help you improve your quality of self care at home by identifying four simple steps that will aid you in dealing with most health problems. Feel you could get more out of your office visits? Learn how to strengthen your partnership with your health care provider by knowing which questions to ask and which questions to be ready to answer.

Sweet Dreams: The Benefits of Sleep
Are you burning the candle at both ends, living a 24/7 lifestyle, always multitasking and going full speed? Do you struggle to get to sleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling like you hardly slept at all? Studies have shown many links between sleep deprivation, weight gain, and a host of other health problems. Come and find out how much sleep you need, why you need it, and how to get more (and better) sleep!

Understanding Depression: When Caring For Loved Ones
Research shows that depression is very common among the older adults in our community and can affect the individual"s quality of life. However, there is up to 90% effectiveness if it is recognized and treated early. This workshop will focus on how to identify the signs and symptoms of Depression, factors to help control illnesses due to Depression, and how to care for the Caregiver.

Wellness 101
Often times we try to make lifestyle changes to benefit our health. Unfortunately, well-intended attempts can fail or backfire due to lack of planning or drastic approaches. This session promotes the "Stages of Change" model for making comfortable and lasting improvements. Taking small(er) steps can be effective towards becoming more active, eating healthier, and relieving stress. Identify foods that are "healthy" and tasty…make activity convenient… and sample a stress-busting exercise in this multi-focus workshop.

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