Mark your calendar for Health Matters, Stanford Medicine's community open house, being held this year on Saturday, May 16. There will be wellness dogs and a helicopter, chair massages, tasty food and plenty of informative presentations on topics ranging from breast cancer and dementia to exercise and diet.
And, it's all free (except for the tasty food).
A few of the presentations include:
- "Dispelling the myths: Realistic strategies for maintaining cognitive health and preventing dementia" with Frank Longo, MD, PhD
- "Tips for safe workouts: How to stay healthy and injury-free" with Jason Dragoo, MD
- "Anti-inflammatory foods" with Kylie Chen, RD
- "Approaching the second half of life with health and vitality: The latest research on longevity and aging" with Anne Brunet, PhD
- "Teen mental health and your family — Practical information and insights", a panel presentation
Throughout the day, the Life Flight helicopter is expected to be available, as will be the canine stars of the Pet-Assisted Wellness (PAWs) program. The pavilion will also feature a look at the MyHeart Counts heart-health app, cooking demonstrations, emergency preparation information and Stanford experts available to answer your health questions.
The event will be held at the Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge. If certain talks particularly strike your fancy, register here to reserve a space. Some events, such as the medical school session for high school students, will or have already filled up.
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