Open to the public, 30-minute live webinars provide a different topic each week in a discussion-based format with supporting research and downloadable content to help individuals improve their well-being. Weekly guided meditations are also available and last between two and 20 minutes. All webinars and meditations are available on demand.

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9-Minute Meditation: Ocean Breath

In this meditation, you’ll practice Ujjayi Pranayama, a breathing technique that creates a soothing, wave-like sound as you gently constrict your throat while taking long, deep breaths. This technique helps balance and calm the nervous system, inviting a profound sense of tranquility and inner peace.

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9-Minute Meditation: Ocean Breath

In this meditation, you’ll practice Ujjayi Pranayama, a breathing technique that creates a soothing, wave-like sound as you gently constrict your throat while taking long, deep breaths. This technique helps balance and calm the nervous system, inviting a profound sense of tranquility and inner peace.


Why You Might Want to Add Rebounding to Your Workout

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review the various studies associated with rebounders including the NASA study using trampolines.


12-Minute Meditation: Relaxed Breathing

During this meditation set during sunset over Duck Lake in Springport, Michigan, you’ll focus on gentle, relaxed breathing to calm your mind and bring a sense of centeredness within.


Study Links Climbing More Than Five Flights of Stairs Daily to a Reduction in Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review a 2023 study that suggested climbing more than five flights of stairs daily is associated with a 20% decreased risk in ASCVD defined as coronary artery disease, ischemic stroke or acute complications.


8-Minute Meditation: Diaphragmatic Breathing

By focusing on slow, deep breaths that engage the diaphragm, this practice helps calm the mind, center your thoughts and bring awareness to the present moment.


"What's Your Thing"

Join Cindy and Marissa as they explain the importance of having a "thing" to build resilience when faced with stress, conflict or change.


6-Minute Meditation: Tapping for Weight-loss Goals

This guided tapping meditation uses positive affirmations to support weight-loss goals.


The Scientific Formula for a Perfect "Feel Good" Song

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the equation developed by cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Jacob Jolij that reveals the formula for the perfect "feel good" song to lift your mood.


MONDAY SENIOR SERIES (1 of 5): Isolation Busters

Join a physician-led discussion on the importance of connection and how to build your community.


6-Minute Meditation: Setting Intentions

Focus your mind, visualize your goals and connect with your purpose in this guided meditation.


Reduce Clutter Challenge

Join Cindy and Marissa to receive a 30-day Reduce Clutter Challenge.


MONDAY SENIOR SERIES (2 of 5): Bladder Changes and How to Manage

Join a physician-led discussion on how bladders change as you age and how to manage those changes, so they don't impact your quality of life.


13-Minute Meditation: Glimmers of Joy

Take a peaceful journey through nature and discover the glimmers of joy hidden in the small, beautiful moments around you.


The Power of Glimmers

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss glimmers, a term coined by Deb Dana, LCSW. Glimmers are micro-moments of connection and regulation that foster feelings of well-being.


MONDAY SENIOR SERIES (3 of 5): Falls Prevention Scenarios in a Typical Day

Join a physician-led discussion on the importance of balance and how to reduce the risk of falls in a typical day.


6-Minute Meditation: Mindful Breathing

With slow, intentional breaths, allow yourself to be fully present, releasing tension and inviting tranquility into your day.


Walking Speed: The Sixth Vital Sign

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the scholarly review on how walking speed has the potential to predict health status, overall functional decline and mortality.


MONDAY SENIOR SERIES (4 of 5): Physical Activity Guidelines and Intensity

Join a physician-led discussion on the most current physical activity guidelines and how to monitor physical activity intensity.


Creating Mindful Art with Marissa Workshop

Grab your paints, crayons or colored pencils as Marissa leads a mindful art session. While we mindfully make our pieces, she will talk about how the process is connected to our thoughts, feelings and emotions.


MONDAY SENIOR SERIES (5 of 5): 10 Ways to Maintain Physical Activity All Year

Join this physician-led discussion about how to maintain your physical activity throughout the year.


How Manifestation Can Improve Your Well-Being

A behavioral health expert will join Cindy to explain what manifestation is and how it affects your well-being.


Control Blood Sugar Levels with a Post Meal Walk

A registered dietitian will join Cindy to discuss current research on why taking a walk within 60 to 90 minutes after a meal can help with blood sugar control.


Let Us Convince You Why You Should Do Weekly Strength Training

Join Cindy and Marissa as they review all the reasons in the literature why you should do weekly strength training. Some may surprise you.


The Positive Fantasy Trap

Join Cindy and Marissa as they discuss the neuroscience behind why sharing your goals may decrease your motivation from a premature release of dopamine in your brain.


We Ask Seven Men "What Does Men's Health Mean to You?"

Join us to hear a panel of men answer the question, "What does men’s health mean to you?"


A Comparison of Nordic Walking and Pole Walking

Join Cindy and Marissa as they compare Nordic walking and pole walking — poles, calorie expenditure, gait, strength gains and weight loss.

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