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SUMMARY:Preventing Type 2 Diabetes – From Theory to Reality
DESCRIPTION:According to the Center for Disease Control\, 1 in 3 adults in the USA are prediabetics (over 88 million). And 80% of them don’t even know they have it! Many people with prediabetes could develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years if they don’t do anything about it. \nElevated glycemic markers are a major risk factor for heart disease\, which is the most common cause of death among adults with diabetes mellitus. \nSouth Asians Double Jeopardy \n\nDiabetes is 2 to 4 times more prevalent amongst South Asians.\nSouth Asians develop diabetes 10 to 15 years earlier than Caucasians.\n\nAnd 80% of diabetics die of heart disease \nYou may have heard that before\, but the risks of this illness can be mitigated or even reversed. It’s true! \nCome join us for a FREE Educational Webinar that contrasts reality and theory \nPreventing type 2 Diabetes: From Theory to Reality\nBy Dr. Vanita Aroda\, Director\, Diabetes Clinical Research\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, Harvard Medical School\nand \nAIM to Prevent program\nBy Mr. Amit Akkad\, Director ICC and Lifestyle Program Ambassador\non Saturday\, May 1st\, 2021\, at 10 AM Eastern US time \nWhat you will learn \n\nUnderstand the evidence behind lifestyle intervention or metformin in the prevention of type 2 diabetes\nKnow long-term effects of efforts to prevent type 2 diabetes\nLearn about the relationship between blood sugar control and long-term cardiovascular health\nPractical ideas based on science\n\nRegistration is required to attend. Please click here to register \nSpeakers for this webinar\nDr. Vanita Aroda\, Director\, Diabetes Clinical Research\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, Harvard Medical School \nDr. Vanita Aroda is the Director of Diabetes Clinical Research at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston\, MA\, and is a Member of the Faculty of Harvard Medical School. \nDr. Aroda has an interest and published record in diabetes prevention and novel therapeutics in diabetes and weight management. She also has a strong interest in understanding therapeutic interventions in large Phase 3 and 4 clinical trials and their applicability and integration into care. Dr. Aroda has years of experience in clinical trial conduct and leadership\, has served as an investigator on the National Institutes of Health-funded GRADE\, D2d\, and DPPOS studies\, and as the national or international signatory Principal Investigator for several phase 3 clinical trials. \nMr. Amit Akkad\, ICC Director and Lifestyle Program Ambassador \nMr. Amit Akkad is an Experienced Global Services Executive\, currently working as VP of Operations at Ava Robotics with a proven track record of growing profitable service revenues with excellent customer satisfaction. Recognized as an IT services expert. A leader with excellent strategic\, analytical\, communications\, and operational skills. \nMr. Akkad is Director of ICC and Lifestyle Ambassador serving the community over the past couple of years. He also works with multiple organizations to educate and inspire children of rural communities (Adivasi) in India for the past few years. \n  \nResources \n\nCDC – On Your Way to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes \n\n\nAbout Prediabetics and Type 2 Diabetes 
URL:https://ouricc.org/event/preventing-type-2-diabetes-from-theory-to-reality/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation
DESCRIPTION:In today’s panic-stricken climate\, it’s important to use tools and techniques we have available to help us cope and find some balance\, reduce stress\, stay healthy and happy. How can we use yoga and meditation to reduce stress\, calm our mind and stay healthy? \nParticipants of previous meditation & mindfulness courses acknowledge that practice of meditation helps them relax and reduce stress\, improve physical as well as mental health. \nCome join us in this free webinar and learn about science of meditation \nIntroduction to Meditation \nSaturday\, May 22nd\, 2021 at 10:00 AM (US Eastern Day Time)\n(for an hour including Q&A) \nPresented by \nDr. Bindu Vyas\, Director Indian Circle for Caring USA Inc. (ICC)\nPART Meditation Certified and Yoga Teachers Training 200 \nIn this presentation\, you will learn \n\nFind out the science behind meditation\nLearn to meditate\nHear about the scientific basis for the mind-body connection and\nFigure out how you can use your mind\, the body as medicine\n\nRegistration is required. Click here to register.  Zoom meeting link and a password will be sent once you register. \nFacilitator/Presenter Bio – \nBindu Vyas\, Ph.D. YTT200\, PART Certified (BHI for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital) \nDr. Vyas has conducted Meditation classes for organizations such as Jain Association in North America (JAINA). Currently\, she is leading a PART (Positivity and Relaxation Training) group. The program offers self-care and relaxation training and is proven to help participants develop skills to manage stress and cultivate a positive outlook\, promote health\, happiness and wellbeing. \nMY IndUS Lifestyle Management System (LMS). For a more detailed bio of Dr Bindu Vyas\, Click here \nFor any questions\, please feel free to contact Lifestyle@ourICC.org
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LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Changing Nutritional Needs as we Age - Everyone Should know!
DESCRIPTION:The inevitable physiological changes that occur with aging impacts the digestion and absorption of key nutrients and can profoundly impact one’s physical wellbeing. From loss of muscle mass with aging\, to osteoporosis\, heart disease\, diabetes\, metabolic syndrome and dementia\, seniors are at a much higher risk for age related disorders but many of these are amenable to diet and lifestyle modification. \nFind out how you can arm yourself with the right nutritional know how to protect against age related conditions and live a healthful\, active lifestyle all the way to dotage!\nJoin us in this FREE webinar chock full of important things for you to learn.\nOn Saturday June 5th 10:00 AM EST \nChanging Nutritional Needs as we Age\nEveryone should know!\nBy Sangeeta Pradhan\, RD\, LDN\, CDCES\nDiabetes Program Coordinator at Charles River Medical Associates\, \nAND \nAIM To Prevent Program\nBy Amit Akkad\, Director ICC\, and Lifestyle Ambassador\nWhat you will learn: \n\nThe impact of nutrition on aging\nWhich nutrients are of particular concern during aging and which foods are good sources?\nAt least 3 key diet related strategies to promote successful aging\nTo create a healthy\, balanced meal plan based upon #1\, #2 and # 3 above\n\nRegistration is required to attend. Click here to register. You will get a confirmation email with link to join as soon as you register. \nFeel free to contact us if you have any questions\nFollow us on Facebook (like our page – https://www.facebook.com/IndianCircleforCaring) for more frequent updates delivered to your mobile device \nOur esteemed speakers for this webinar\nSangeeta Pradhan\, RD\, LDN\, CDCES\nSangeeta Pradhan\, is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She is also the Chair of the Central Massachusetts Dietetic Association.\nShe puts her knowledge to practical use as an avid cook\, and recipe developer\, Sangeeta’s recipes have been published in the online and print version of “Food and Nutrition” magazine. Her mission in life is to get the facts pertaining to nutrition without the hype\, to the common consumer and to this end\, blogs on her nutrition and food can be found at https://webdietitian.wordpress.com/. \nShe has presented talks on various topics for professional and community organizations and most notably\, the state level annual conference of the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2015\, 2016\, 2018\, 2019 and 2021. \nAmit Akkad\, Director ICC & Lifestyle Ambassador\nAs a Director at ICC\, Amit primarily focuses on strategy\, planning and education.\nAmit is currently associated with a local robotics start-up in the Boston area. He is a seasoned senior executive who managed a multimillion-dollar global enterprise service business as Vice President and General Manager. \nAmit has been passionate about helping those that cannot help themselves. Over the last decade\, he has been working with several Indian NGOs to inspire and help children of Ashram Shalas (boarding schools) reach their potential in the tribal village communities of rural Gujarat in India.
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CATEGORIES:Education With a Purpose!,Health
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