Thu, March 25, 2010

Women in Touch

Strength Training: Lifting the Limits of Aging is the topic for two Women in Touch programs sponsored by Humility of Mary Health Partners. The programs will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the following locations:
Thursday, March 25, Leo’s Ristorante, 7042 East Market St., Howland
Tuesday, March 30, Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 South Ave., Boardman
Strength training has become widely recognized as an important physical activity to maintain a healthy body. Speaker Joanne Delaquila, exercise physiologist at St. Joseph Health Center will address the benefits of strength training as related to six common conditions: osteoporosis, arthritis, obesity, back pain, diabetes, and depression, as well as provide practical ways strength training can be applied safely at home.
Cost of $18 per person includes dinner. Continuing education credits are available for nursing, social work and dietitian/technicians. For more information or to register, call the Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3151 or toll free 1-877-700-4647. Registration deadline is one week prior to program date.