
Wellness on Wednesday webinars with Family & Community Health Sciences will focus on a variety of topics related to food, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. This series will walk you through the easy steps that you can take to add positive health behaviors into your day. From fitting in more movement to eating more mindfully, now is the time to make some of those small changes that will improve your health in a large way.
Details
Join us on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. to learn from experts in the Department of Family & Community Health Sciences, Rutgers Cooperative Extension. All sessions are free, will last approximately 45 minutes, and will be provided via Zoom. To join, you will need either a computer, tablet, or smartphone with speakers.
You must register to participate. See below for the title and descriptions of each webinar and click on the link below to register.
Missed a session? Webinars will be recorded through Zoom and posted below as they become available.
Upcoming Webinars
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September 27: Arthritis 101: Prevention & Control
There are over 100 types of arthritis, all of which affect the joints, tissues around the joint, and other connective tissues. According to the Centers for Disease Control, (CDC) an estimated 58.5 million adults in the United States have arthritis, with almost one-half of these adults limited in their usual activities because of the condition. Join us to learn more about arthritis, including how you can decrease your risk of developing arthritis, or making it worse, by considering possible lifestyle changes and management options.
Presenter: Sherri M. Cirignano, MS, RDN, LDN and Christine Zellers, MPP
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October 4: Fall Foodies: Taking Advantage of Local NJ Produce in the Fall
Wondering how to fill your plate with delicious NJ produce this fall? This webinar will explore which produce is available in NJ during the fall harvest season and simple recipes you can use to incorporate these staples into your weekly menu.
Presenter: Ricardo Kairios, MS
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October 11: The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Environmental Wellness
Wellbeing is an important part of living a healthy and fulfilled life. There are eight components of Wellness defined by SAMSHA and this presentation will discuss environmental wellness.
Presenter: Jen Shukaitis, MPH
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October 18: Strategies to Manage Health Literacy Challenges
Health literacy is about being able to find, understand and use health information- which can be difficult. This webinar will discuss some strategies to help ease that challenge.
Presenter: Rachel Tansey, MA
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October 25: The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Spiritual Wellness
Wellbeing is an important part of living a healthy and fulfilled life. There are eight components of Wellness defined by SAMSHA and this presentation will discuss spiritual wellness with an emphasis on mindfulness.
Presenter: Christine Zellers, MPP
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November 1: Let's Get Physical: Simple Ways to Engage in Physical Activity During a Busy Week
Most people know engaging in regular physical activity is important for your health but how do we balance being active with our busy schedules? This webinar will cover the different types of physical activity and easy ways to become physically active throughout the week.
Presenter: Ricardo Kairios, MS
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November 8: You Are HOW You Eat: How Establishing Mindfulness around Food Consumption can Increase Enjoyment and Promote Wellness
Eating nutritious meals is essential for nutrition and health, but there are certain practices around food consumption that can negatively impact a person's physical health, mental health, and even social life. Join Delma Yorimoto to learn about simple practices that can: make eating more enjoyable, and promote increased health and wellbeing.
Presenter: Delma Yorimoto, MS, MBA
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November 15: The Carbohydrate Conundrum: Myths and Facts about Carbs in Diabetes and More!
The carbohydrate family has been frequently maligned in the news. This webinar will explore some common myths about carbs, as well as provide tips for including them in healthy diabetes meal planning and other healthy eating patterns!
Presenter: Alexandra Grenci, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES
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November 29: The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Occupational Wellness
Wellbeing is an important part of living a healthy and fulfilled life. There are eight components of Wellness defined by SAMSHA and this presentation will discuss occupational wellness.
Presenter: Christine Zellers, MPP
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December 6: Eating Disorders: Signs, Symptoms and Support
Have you ever lived with someone who struggled with an eating disorder, or have you yourself struggled with disordered eating? Delma Yorimoto will share signs and symptoms of the most common eating disorders and share invaluable resources for prevention and early intervention.
Presenter: Delma Yorimoto, MS, MBA
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December 13: The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Series Conclusions
Wellbeing is an important part of living a healthy and fulfilled life. There are eight components of Wellness defined by SAMSHA and this presentation will review all eight that we have discussed throughout the 2023 FCHS Wellness Wednesdsay series.
Presenter: Jen Shukaitis, MPH