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Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: The Latest Research

Alzheimer's Association: Iowa Chapter
2023-01-30 18:30:00 2023-01-30 19:30:00 America/Chicago Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: The Latest Research Join us to learn more! Marion Public Library - Community Room

Monday, January 30
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-30 18:30:00 2023-01-30 19:30:00 America/Chicago Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: The Latest Research Join us to learn more! Marion Public Library - Community Room

Marion Public Library

Community Room

Join us to learn more!

Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement while using hands-on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

This special session will:
• Identify how certain behaviors affect our brains and bodies.
• List strategies for healthy decision-making in the following areas:
   • Sleep
   • Smoking
   • Mental health
   • Physical activity
   • Balanced nutrition
   • Cognitive engagement
   • Social engagement

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Program |

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Marion Public Library
Phone: 319-377-3412
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Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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