Five Habits of Healthy Living - Science and Practical Tips

Unlock the Secrets to a Healthy Lifestyle

Presented by South San Francisco Parks and Recreation

Government-Organized

Officially recognized by the local government

This course will look at five important aspects of your life that are important for your health: (1) sleep & circadian, (2) diet, (3) exercise, (4) stress and (5) social connections. We will cover the scientific evidence for why these are important and how they impact many “life-style” diseases, such as, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, dementia and certain cancers. Each class we will also cover practical suggestions that can be implemented in our daily lives to may help improve our overall health and well-being. The course will consist of a series of five lectures where we review the science behind living a healthy life. After each lecture, there will be ample opportunity for discussion so that participants fully understand the topic. Participants will be encouraged, but not required, to practice what is covered in class and to share their experiences with the class.

Although this course will be guided by the science and will cover evidence reported in reputable scientific journals, no special scientific background is required. An interest in science is recommended to gain the most from this course.

Your instructor, John Erve, earned his MS in Chemistry, PhD in Toxicology and has worked in several pharmaceutical firms doing drug discovery/development for various diseases. He also obtained a certificate in Whole Foods Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University. He has given seminars on whole food plant-based diet and health at the South San Francisco and Millbrae Libraries since 2019.

Upcoming Sessions

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Age
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Winter 2024: The Science of Five Habits of Healthy Living (WI1-601)
1/9-2/6
Tue, 2p-4p
16+
Library Parks and Recreation Building (LPR)

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