Longevity and healthy aging are current topics that receive a lot of attention, but it can be overwhelming to decipher the reliable tips from the myths. To address this, the Osher Collaborative is hosting a one-day, virtual conference on Friday, November 3, 2023. This free event aims to provide evidence-based insights on longevity and healthy aging for both the general public and professionals.
What to expect:
- Understand the Basics: Learn what science says about the aging process and how it can be influenced by different factors.
- Explore Blue Zones: Find out about the areas in the world where people live the longest and what we can learn from them.
- Longevity and Socioeconomic Awareness: Gain insights into how social and economic factors impact longevity.
- Nutrition and Longevity: Get practical advice on making food choices that support healthy aging.
- Stress, Joy and Healthy Aging: Understand the role of stress in aging and learn about current therapies that can support a healthier life as you age.
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Agenda (All times in US ET)
11:00 – 11:10 a.m. Welcome Melinda Ring, MA, FACP, ABOIM
11:10 – 11:15 a.m. Guiding Meditation Sian Cotton, PhD
Session 1: Longevity & Global Awareness
11:15 – 11:25 a.m. The Blue Zones: Unlocking the Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life
Melissa Stiles, MD
11:25 – 11:35 a.m. Fostering Cultural Humility: A Path Toward Bias Awareness and Reduction
Veronica Y. Womack, PhD
11:35 – 11:45 a.m. Healthy Aging for People and Planet: Integrative Health Approaches as Legacies
Christine Vatovec, PhD
11:45 – 12:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Greta Kuphal, MD
12:00 – 12:25 p.m. Demo: Vastu – Vedic Wisdom for Creating Harmony in the Home
Anisha Durve, DOM, AP
Session 2: Diet, Supplements, and Longevity – Separating Facts from Fiction
12:30 – 12:45 p.m. Nourish to Flourish: Understanding Nutrition for Optimal Aging
Melinda Ring, MD, FACP, ABOIM
12:45 – 1:00 p.m. Do Longevity Supplements Actually Work?
Wu-Hsun Tom Yang, ND, LAc
1:00 – 1:15 p.m. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Amy Locke, MD
1:15 – 1:30 p.m. ET Top 5 Mediterranean Snacks to Prep for the Week
Pamela Sharpe, FNP-BC
Break: 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Session 3: Stress Reduction and Longevity: Movement, Meditation, and Sleep
2:00 – 2:10 p.m. The Magic of Movement
Anna Balabanova Shannahan, MD, ABOIM, FAWM
2:10 – 2:20 p.m. Sleep, Circadian rhythms, and Health
Frank A.J.L. Scheer, MSc, PhD
2:20 – 2:30 p.m. Meditation and the Youthful Mind
Michelle Foote Pearce, DMin, MA, MSN, RN, LPC-MHSP, NCC
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Robert Schwartz, MD
2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Demo: “Minding” Your Balance with Simplified Tai Chi
Peter Wayne, PhD
Session 4: The Joy and Longevity Connection
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Bridging the Gap between Our Minds and Bodies
Helene Moore, PsyD, MAPP
3:30 – 3:45 p.m. Sexual Health, Aging, and Longevity: Hormones, Intimacy, and Drive as We Age
Debra G. Bell, MD
3:45 – 4:00 p.m. Creativity and Aging
Jackie Eaton, PhD
4:00 – 4:15 p.m. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Judy Moskowitz, PhD, MPH
4:15 – 4:30 p.m. Demo: Magic and Medicine
Ricardo Rosenkranz, MD
Session 5: Evolving Therapies for Health and Longevity
4:30 – 4:40 p.m. A Hot Topic: Sauna and Heat Therapies for Health and Longevity
Ashley Mason, PhD
4:40 – 4:50 p.m. Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) and Skin
Apple Bodemer, MD
4:50 – 5:00 p.m. Soft, Wireless Electronic and Mircofluidic Sensors for Monitoring Health
John A. Rogers, PhD
5:00 – 5:15 p.m. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Jon Porter, MD
5:15 – 5:45 p.m. Keynote: The Future of Health Care is Salutogenic Science
Dave Rakel, MD
5:45 – 6:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH
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