Women face a multitude of unique health needs in addition to the common issues faced by both sexes. Learn about new treatments for a variety of problems most commonly experienced by women, especially in reproductive, bone, and breast health as well as menopause. Find out how being a woman affects illnesses, such as heart disease. Learn about available treatments, all with an eye toward prevention.

Melissa Kalb RD, LD - Wellness Dietitian - O.S.U. Faculty and Staff Wellness Program - Chris Green, R.Ph., Pharm D. University Health Connection

Do you want to learn more about cholesterol and ways to lower you personal levels? By attending this session you will learn about the different types of cholesterol, and the associated goal ranges. Chris Green, Pham. D. will provide an overview of the various cholesterol-lowering medications, and Melissa Kalb will discuss how a healthy diet can help to lower your

cholesterol levels.

Liz Weinandy, MPH, RD, LD - O.S.U. Department of Nutrition - Liz will discuss how your diet affects your blood glucose/sugar levels, in turn your energy and appetite, and the best way to get these levels well controlled. This presentation will also include how to count carbohydrate grams in your diet and basic label reading.

Stress is very common in our daily lives and as you know we live in a fast paced society where there is little time for relaxation. If you have been feeling stressed at work or home this presentation may be useful to you. Some stress is good for us because it can help motivate and give us energy. However, when stress gets to the level of feeling overwhelming, it is time to pay attention to it. This presentation will offer some relaxation techniques and some new ways to think about stress. You may also listen to a short guided imagery breathing exercise as part of the program which will give you the opportunity to experience what relaxation feels like.

This online presentation discusses some important personal and interpersonal skills helpful in developing and maintaining successful relationships. Although the presentation focuses on intimate relationships, many of the skills also apply to friendships and workplace relationships and provides guidance for on-going personal growth.

For a variety of reasons, men do not tend to their own health and wellness needs. This has significant repercussions up to and including the fact that men in this country die an average of 7 years sooner than their female counterparts. This discussion about Men's Health points out some of the myths and barriers men have about their health and suggests some the solutions so men can get critical information they can act on. It emphasizes how Your Plan For Health can actually make it simple for men to have that information at their fingertips so they can identify personal needs when it comes to their health care.

Gear up for summer by attending this session to learn how much water is recommended for consumption each day. Melissa will discuss the different types of water and which is best for you. Also, learn ways to add water to your daily diet through healthful food choices.

Instructor: Melissa Kalb, RD, LD

Wellness Dietition, O.S.U. Faculty and Staff Wellness Program

Laura Kunze will lead us in a discussion related to the developing field of Integrative Medicine and the future direction for The O.S.U. Center for Integrative Medicine which is located at 2000 Kenny Road.

Instructor: Laura Kunze, MAET, ATR-BC, LCDCIII

Program Coordinator, The O.S.U. Center for Integrative Medicine

What happens when you don't take your medication as prescribed, or you just stop taking them because you don't feel any different.

Instructor: Erin Rank, Pharm D

Treatment and prevention of common causes for back pain will be discussed in this interactive lunch and learn session.

Instructor: Dr. John Grandominico, D.C. The O.S.U. Center for Integrative Medicine