SCOTTSDALE – Learn how to train your brain, eat right for good nutrition, be emotionally resilient, practice mindfulness, and hear about current scientific research on preserving brain health in the interactive experiential workshops. The Healthy Brain Expo is hosted by the Foothills Community Foundation’s MindQuest Speakers Series that will feature nine workshops and many exhibit booths. This half-day event is focused on positive aspects of engaging your brain to keep you young, active, and strong.
Sponsoring organizations include HonorHealth, Barrow Neurological Institute, Desert Foothills Family YMCA, Foothills Community Foundation and The UPS Store. “Barrow is committed to providing world-class care, furthering research, and educating the public,” says Lucy Ranus, RN, BSN, manager of the prevention and outreach program at Barrow Neurological Institute. “Events like this provide an important opportunity for the community to learn about preventing brain injuries and to protect our brains.”
Foothills Community Foundation President and CEO Chris Winger states, “This event is a first of its kind at our community center. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to stimulate and improve their own brain health.”
Workshops and speakers include the following:
* Emotional Intelligence – The Science of Performing Your Best Under Pressure, Bobi Seredich, Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence
* Gentle Yoga, Kathryn Turnwald, Yoga Instructor
* Meditation – Now and Zen, Dr. David Scheiner, DC
* Nutrition: Key to a Healthy Brain, Terri Taylor, RD, CSO, Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
* Tai Chi: Benefits to the Brain, Bina Bou, Certified Instructor, Institute of Integral Quigong Tai Chi
* The Importance of Protecting and Nurturing your Brain, Lucy Ranus, RN, BSN
* The Science of Mindfulness, Teri Pipe, PhD., RN, Dean of College of Nursing & Health Innovation and Chief Well-Being Officer, ASU
* Scientific Research on Preserving Brain Health, Angelina N. Cooper, MS. CCRP Clinical
* Train the Brain, Phyllis Strupp, MBA, Brain Training Expert
The Healthy Brain Expo will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (registration opens at 8:30 a.m.) at the Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Bldg. B, Scottsdale, AZ 85266. Advance registration is recommended at www.azfcf.org or call 480-488-1090. Cost is $20 for adults, $15 Seniors (over 65), and $10 for Students with ID.
