JCC Manhattan is excited to invite the community to our fall 2017 open house on Sunday, September 17th from 11:30 am-5 pm. We have partnered with the Dana Foundation and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine to create a special day focusing on the health of your mind and body. Hear from top experts in the field of brain and body health on topics such as how the brain ages and what you can do to increase brain power and memory. Find out why exercise is not only good for your heart but also for your mood. Learn how meditation can change your brain. Understand the ways that thinking, learning, and behavior are associated with neurodevelopment in children as well as adults. Sample fitness classes from indoor cycling and yoga, to Zumba, boot camp, and more. Whether you choose a lecture or a workout, you will learn more about how to make healthy life choices to improve your brain, body, and life.
The keynote presentation will feature Matthew E. Fink, MD, Neurologist-in-Chief, NewYork-Presbyterian and Chairman, Department of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medicinel; Wendy A. Suzuki, PhD, Professor of Neural Science and Psychology, Center for Neural Science, New York University; and Charles Mobbs, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropic organization committed to advancing brain research. Visit Dana.org to learn more.
For a full list of free programs and to preregister, click here.
Special Offer: Become a member at the open house and save $200!*
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