Health

For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. Now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age.  Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging in a free talk hosted by Dr. Anupam Agarwal and sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.

Learn techniques to decode verbal and behavioral communication and strategies in this free 1-hour class for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's and other dementias.

This workshop is hosted by Dr. Anupam Agarwal and sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. Dr. Agarwal, now retired, worked over 35 years as a physician, specializing in Geriatrics, and as a leader and consultant in healthcare.

Learn techniques to decode verbal and behavioral communication and strategies in this free 1-hour class for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's and other dementias.

This workshop is hosted by Dr. Anupam Agarwal and sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. Dr. Agarwal, now retired, worked over 35 years as a physician, specializing in Geriatrics, and as a leader and consultant in healthcare.

What can we do, today, to improve muscle strength and, accordingly, to increase healthy longevity, i.e., healthspan? It starts by understanding the science of strength and of muscle function, and then appreciating how muscle changes with aging. Ultimately, we find that healthspan increases with simple and effective evidence-based strategies for improving muscle health and function.

Dr. Sibyl Baladi visits the North Branch to discuss her new book, Time to Hydrate!

About Time to Hydrate: 

Time to Hydrate! details the original water-based health method, unveils several diseases generated by the lack of water in the body, mentions the medical and financial benefits of this new hydration solution and presents the advantages and disadvantages of different types of drinking water.

About Sibyl Baladi:

Learn lifesaving skills for choking, drowning, poisoning and electric shock in babies and children up to age twelve. This class for parents, grandparents, and babysitters will teach you how to respond quickly in an emergency.

Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. The one-hour program covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

Join us for a gentle and relaxing stretching class with Tendwell Collective. 

This event welcomes all. It is designed for people that may not experience inclusion in other spaces, including but not limited to BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, differently abled, neurodiverse, various body types and sizes, new learners, different flexibilities, and seniors.

We will share a thoughtful, calming, relaxing hour together. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. We will also have chairs available for anyone who needs or wants a chair instead. 

Dr. Anu Argarwal will discuss Advance Directives and other tools to help you share your preferred health choices with your family and healthcare providers.  Please call for more information 510-981-6280.

Learn lifesaving skills for choking, drowning, poisoning and electric shock in babies and children up to age twelve. This class for parents, grandparents and babysitters will teach you how to respond quickly in an emergency. With lots of hands-on practice, we'll focus on building your skills and confidence as a rescuer. Handouts provided. Non-certified.