• OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital: 27th UpBEAT Anniversary Celebration

    Come and celebrate our 27th Anniversary! We will share fond memories and listen to an inspiring message from our guest speaker, LeeAnn Helber, president of OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital. We welcome you to bring a friend or family member with you. Whether you are a new member, curious about UpBEAT or have been a member of... Read More

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  • OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: The Geology of Ohio through History

    Ohio’s geologic history spans millions of years and is revealed in its rocks and sediments. These materials are a record of the complex interactions between the forces of deposition and erosion. Studying what lies beneath our feet helps us learn more about Ohio’s rich geologic history. Join us as Ohio Geological Survey geologists discuss the... Read More

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  • OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class

    Recurring

    The UpBEAT(Be Educated and Active Together) Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually or in-person on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This one-hour, low-impact movement class is intended for a target audience of adults of all activity... Read More

    Free
  • OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: Wind Farms and Other Everyday Mysteries

    Join us to explore the everyday landscapes we inhabit and the depths of history, place and meaning below their surfaces. From a vast wind farm on the Illinois prairie to small Ohio towns and South African wildlife preserves, we will investigate this strange, beautiful and troubling world through stories and images drawn from poet Jeff... Read More

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  • OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: To Sleep as a New Vital Sign

    Join us to learn more about how important sleep is to physical, mental, and cognitive health, how sleep changes as we age and how to maximize good sleep as we age. RSVP is required for joining program in-person. Virtual attendance is also available. Presented by: Dr. Julie Suhr. UpBEAT (Be Educated and Active Together) is... Read More

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  • OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: Marks of Time: Preserving and Adapting the Work of Local Historian W. E. Peters

    Regional histories cannot survive without the work of dedicated individuals who seek to document and preserve both past and present. Local resident and historian William E. Peters (1857-1952) is prominent among those who have contributed to such efforts in southeast Ohio. His legacy includes one of the most comprehensive records of Athens County history. This... Read More

    Free
  • OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class

    Recurring

    The UpBEAT (Be Educated and Active Together) Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually or in-person on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This one-hour, low-impact movement class is intended for a target audience of adults of all... Read More

    Free
  • OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: Foods That Promote Optimal Brain Health

    Join us as Barbara Nakanishi, RDN, LD, CDCES reviews foods that promote optimal brain health from the MIND DIET (2015) and The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution (2021).  The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution by Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, both MDs, offers a 5-pronged approach to improving cognitive health, and overall health. The nutrition prong encourages eating nine foods... Read More

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  • OhioHealth UpBEAT Nutrition As We Age: Reducing Inflammation as you Age

    OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, Ohio, United States

    Join us as we explore the role of anti-inflammatory foods in reducing inflammation and promoting healthy aging. Ohio University Dietetic Interns will discuss topics to include dietary choices, practical tips for incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into daily meals, lifestyle factors that influence inflammation as we age and foods to avoid when experiencing inflammation. A cooking demonstration... Read More

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  • OhioHealth UpBEAT Nutrition As We Age: Brain Food for Thought — Foods that Support Cognitive Health

    OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH, United States

    In this presentation we will explore the powerful connection between the food we eat and how our brain functions. Dietetic interns from Ohio University will dive into the topic of nutrition for brain health, focusing on the essential nutrients that support brain health. A cooking demonstration will also be included. In person and virtual attendance... Read More

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