Issue link: http://publications.winnipegfreepress.com/i/575920
Live.Life.Here. AllInclusiveLivingfor ActiveSeniors. 1778PembinaHwy 204.275.7632 OPENHOUSE EverySaturdayfrom10am-3pm www.riverwoodsquare.com RETIREMENTLIVING � ShuttleBustoandfrom MedicalAppointments � MonthtoMonthLease � PlannedSocialActivities � AllMeals&Snacks � CourtyardandGardenpatio � WeeklyLightHousekeeping � TheatreandExerciseFacilities � 24hoursecurityandlifeline � HealthcareAidsonsite � NursePractitioner You've probably seen the headlines: Sitting is the new smoking. I t seems that sitting for prolonged periods is more hazardous to our health than we might have guessed. And research suggests that even if we are committed to regular exercise and healthy eating, that doesn't necessarily offset the negative impact of sitting for extended periods. On Active Aging Day at the Wellness Institute, the opening keynote presentation at 9 a.m. is Stand Up for Your Health with Dr. Shaelyn Strachan. Dr. Strachan will share information about the dangers of sitting for prolonged periods and discuss changes we can make to lessen the risks. Prolonged sitting has been linked to heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses. Experts are now advising us to find ways to limit sitting and to stand up at regular intervals when we're working at computers, watching TV or visiting with friends. In fact, it might be a good idea to enjoy socializing while walking rather than sitting across a table. Be sure to register for the presentation early — it may be standing room only. ● Among other activities, Roy Read is a volunteer peer leader in the Get Better Together program at the Wellness Institute. Photo by Darin Kachanoski stAnd up for Health