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2008 Health & Fitness Expo Speakers
Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease, Nandita S. Scott, MD and Claudia Chae, MD, Massachusetts General HospitalSaturday, June 21 10:30am @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104Dr. Scott and Dr. Chae will describe the signs and symptoms of heart disease in women, statistics on risks and current therapies. |
Decoding the Male Mind: Understanding Men's Mental Health, William Pollack, PhD, author of "Real Boys", McLean HospitalSaturday, June 21 10:30am @ the Demo Stage, Hall B, 1325Men are notorious for not asking for help yet a growing number of them are suffering from physical and mental health problems in silence. Dr. Pollack, an internationally renowned expert on the mental health of men and young men, will help decode the male mind and explain what you can do to ensure that the men in your life remain healthy. |
Shonda Schilling, presented by Partners HealthCareSaturday, June 21 10:30am @ the Performance Place, Hall A, 126Skin cancer prevention advocate and wife of Red Sox pitching ace Curt Schilling. |
Yoga and Your Health, Andrea Soler, Brigham and Women's HospitalSaturday, June 21 11:00am @ the Performance Place, Hall A, 126Andrea Soler, registered yoga instructor, will demonstrate yoga exercises that can improve circulation and general well-being for better cardiovascular health and to reduce stress. |
Heart Attack: Why Risk It?, Joanne Foody, MD, Brigham and Women's at Faulkner Hospital, Director, Cardiovascular Wellness ProgramSaturday, June 21 11:15am @ the Partners HealthCare Stage 1104Fully understanding what you can do to reduce your risk of heart attack and knowing the warning signs and how to respond to them is important to your health. |
Weight Loss Surgery: Treating the Whole Patient, Pablo Gazmuri, MD, Newton-Wellesley HospitalSaturday, June 21 12:00pm @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104It's more than a nip and a tuck, it's the first step on the journey to a healthy lifestyle. Come learn about weight loss surgery as only one facet of a healthier new you! |
The ABC’s of Cosmetic Surgery: An Interactive Exchange, Stephanie Caterson, MD, and Yoon Chun, MD, Faulkner HospitalSaturday, June 21 12:45pm @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104The Brigham and Women's Division of Plastic Surgery at Faulkner Hospital will review common cosmetic procedures, the best candidates for cosmetic surgery, as well as the consultation process. Both surgical and non-surgical options will be discussed. This educational session is highly interactive and provides the audience the opportunity to ask questions and interact with experts in the field of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. |
Stroke - Rapid Diagnosis and Response, Natalia Rost, MD, Massachusetts General HospitalSaturday, June 21 1:30pm @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104Dr. Rost will describe what people should look for in someone who may be exhibiting signs of a stroke. |
Living Without Leg Pain, Richard A. Baum, MD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Director, Vein Care Center and Interventional RadiologySaturday, June 21 2:15pm @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is a new, revolutionary and virtually painless non-surgical procedure that can help to eliminate varicose veins. Interventional radiologist Richard Baum, MD, will discuss this fast and relatively easy way to treat varicose veins. |
Health and Wellness in Your Life and HomeSaturday, June 21 3:00pm @ the Demo StageSaturday, June 21st at 3:00 p.m. What's your excuse? There are none... Let Wellness Expert, Steve Satin of Satin Wellness teach you how to minimize the excuses that stop you from exercising Find safe and simple ways to exercise in your home, office or outside Satin will teach you simple ways to exercise no matter what your medical issues (diabetes, heart disease, TBI, stroke, joint or back pain) Learn from the Fitness Expert how to exercise with no pain SATIN WELLNESS ENDS EXCUSES
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Living Longer, and Better, Judy Flynn, RN, BSN, MBA, and Doug McClure, MIM, Partners Home CareSaturday, June 21 3:00pm @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104No matter what your age or condition, there are many ways in which you can live better longer. Getting older does not mean getting sicker. Learn about new technology and techniques that you can follow at home that can help you feel better and take charge of your health. |
Kids' Heart Health, Massachusetts General HospitalSaturday, June 21 3:30pm @ the Demo Stage, Hall B, 1325Learn from a panel of MassGeneral Hospital for Children experts on the importance of nutrition, exercise, and heart health in children. Tips to prevent childhood obesity, as well as fun exercises to keep your kids healthy and happy. |
Joint Protection 101 for the Weekend Warrior, Ariana Vora, MD, Spaulding Rehabilitation HospitalSaturday, June 21 3:45pm @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104Dr. Ariana Vora will present simple ways to care for joints which are sore from sports and yard work. Learn how to improve performance and recovery time. |
Chiropractic Health Care 101 - What the public needs to know Part 1Saturday, June 21 4:00pm @ the Demo Stage, 1325Join Dr. Patti Giuliano of the Westwood Family Chiropractic in Westwood, MA as she discusses Chiropractic Health Care 101. She will present information that everyone should know about chiropractic health. |
Think Like a Champion: Three Must-Have Mental Strategies for Sports, Business, and Life, Jeffrey Brown, PsyD, ABPP, McLean HospitalSaturday, June 21 4:30pm @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104It takes more than just desire to be successful. Whether you're an athlete, businessperson or parent, these three thinking strategies psychologist and author, Dr. Jeffrey Brown are essential to winning in everyday living. Learn how to be a true champion. |
Better Bones, Healthy Body: Prevention & Treatment of Osteoporosis, David Slovik, MD, Newton-Wellesley HospitalSunday, June 22 10:00am @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104Osteoporosis, a potentially painful and crippling disease affects 23 million American women, 75% of whom don't know they have it. Please join Dr. David Slovik in a discussion on the nature, causes and best prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. |
David Matzilevich, M.D., Ph.D. New England Cord Blood Bank, Inc.Sunday, June 22 10:30am @ the DEMO STAGEDr. David Avicenna Matzilevich, M.D., Ph.D. - Dr. Matzilevich received his degrees from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in London, UK. His studies focused on the molecular mechanisms and characterization of anti-oxidant enzymes in nematodes as a means of immune-evasion from hosts responses. Following his studies in London, Dr. Matzilevich did a fellowship in the Department of Pathology at Tufts medical School in Boston, MA. His work here involved analysis of virulence factors in the pathogenesis of Chagas Disease. Dr. Matzilevich went on to the University of Texas Medical Center at Houston in the Department of Neuroscience and the Keck Center for Neurology and Neurosurgery. His work involved the molecular mechanisms of traumatic brain injury and resulting cognitive impairment and defect in long term memory formation. Additionally he worked on the use of adult stem cells for the treatment of Neurological disorders. Upon completion of these studies, Dr. Matzilevich became a faculty member at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. His work here involved identification of molecular endophenotypes and susceptibility genes involved in the pathogenesis of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. Dr. Matzilevich is involved in several clinical trials using adult stem cells for treating neurological disorders. |
Taking Care of Your Digestive Health from Top to Bottom, Daniel Chung, MD and Denise Gee, MD, Massachusetts General HospitalSunday, June 22 10:45am @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104Dr. Denise Gee will discuss signs, symptoms, and treatments for heartburn/GERD, and Dr. Dan Chung will discuss colorectal cancer prevention and screenings. |
Tedy Bruschi, "Never Give Up", presented by Spaulding Rehabilitation HospitalSunday, June 22 11:00am @ the Demo Stage, Hall B, 1325Discussing his new book, "Never Give Up", All Pro Linebacker Tedy Bruschi will be part of a roundtable discussion with representatives from Tedy's treatment team at SRH and MGH to discuss stroke and stroke awareness. |
Exercise as Medicine, Edward Phillips, MD, Outpatient Medical Director, Spaulding Rehabilitation HospitalSunday, June 22 11:30am @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104Dr. Eddie Phillips will present a fun and unique way that you can approach exercise in your family's life and will discuss the long term benefits of exercise. |
Being Here, Now: An Introduction to Mindfulness, Elizabeth Torres, PsyD, McLean HospitalSunday, June 22 12:15pm @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104Come see how to use the power of Mindfulness, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, and reap the benefits for mental and physical health. |
Prostate Cancer - Diagnosis and Treatment, Richard Lee, MD, Massachusetts General HospitalSunday, June 22 1:00pm @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage 1104Dr. Richard Lee will discuss the latest technologies in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. |
Atrial Fibrillation: New Paths to Steady Rhythm, Gregory F. Michaud, MD and Usha B. Tedrow, MD, MS, Brigham and Women's HospitalSunday, June 22 1:30pm @ the Demo Stage, Hall B, 1325Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is rapid, irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart. An estimated 2.3 million people are diagnosed with AF in the United States. Atrial Fibrillation leads to significant impairment of quality-of-life and results in significant morbidity and mortality, accounting for nearly 30 percent of all acute strokes. Drs. Gregory F. Michaud and Usha B. Tedrow will discuss current therapies for AF and the most modern strategies for treatment. |
Making Parenting Possible, Elena Yanushpolsky, MD, Brigham and Women's HospitalSunday, June 22 1:45pm @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104Elena Yanushpolsky, MD, Director, Reproductive Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, will focus on a few of the causes of infertility and describe the various diagnostic and treatment options available. |
Back to Life: How to Get Back Pain to Back Down, David Wang, DO, Newton-Wellesley HospitalSunday, June 22 2:30pm @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104Over 80% of Americans will have back pain during their lifetime, resulting in significant physical, emotional and financial suffering. Not all back pain is the same - there are many different causes, with some being little more than a nuisance, whereas others may be life-threatening. During this presentation, we will discuss the various causes, risk factors and treatments of back pain, as well as explain when you may need to see a doctor for care. We will also demonstrate some simple, effective techniques to keep your back strong and healthy. |
Stretching Out Stress, Yoga Demonstration, Carrie Brown, McLean Hospital Patient Fitness and Recreation CenterSunday, June 22 3:00pm @ the Performance Place, Hall A, 126Learn how yoga and exercise can help ease the symptoms of depression and stress and boost mood from McLean Hospital's Fitness Center Coordinator, Carrie Brown. |
Health and Wellness in Your Life and HomeSunday, June 22 3:00pm @ the Demo StageSunday, June 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Spotlight on Wellness Let Wellness Expert - Steve Satin of Satin Wellness show you how to balance exercise with your life and all of it's stresses If you have found it impossible to shoe horn your life into a neat package; Satin can teach you how to fit it all in Learn from the Wellness Expert how to compartmentalize your life and still find time to exercise SATIN WELLNESS PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON YOU |
Common Sports Injuries in Women, Jennifer A. Baima, MD and Elinor A. Mody, MD, Brigham and Women's HospitalSunday, June 22 3:15pm @ the Partners HealthCare Seminar Stage, Hall B, 1104Elinor A. Mody, MD, Co-director, Center for Skin and Related Musculoskeletal Diseases and Jennifer A. Baima, MD, Physiatrist, Brigham and Women's Hospital, will discuss evaluation, treatment, and prevention of common soft tissue injuries in women from the perspective of rheumatology and physiatry. |
Knee Injuries in Female Athletes, Massachusetts General HospitalSunday, June 22 3:30pm @ the Demo Stage, Hall B, 1325Learn conditioning exercises and drills from the experts in order to prevent ACL (knee) injuries in female athletes. |
Chiropractic Health Care 101 - What the public needs to know Part 2Sunday, June 22 4:00pm @ the Demo Stage, 1325Dr. Scott Darragh of the Bay State Centre Family Chiropractic of Melrose, MA will present Part 2 of Chiropractic Health Care 101. He will expand upon the chiropractic knowledge useful to the public. |
2007 Expo Slide Shows
Did you attend last years expo? Want to see what all the hype is about? Check out the slideshows from last year's event!
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Recent Dish Recipes w/ Printable Recipe Cards
08/08/08 - The Dish: The Regatta's Grilled Swordfish with Citrus Salsa
Tired of the same seafood? Well tonight, we are dropping the anchor at Regatta in Cotuit. But we are not sailing, we grilling in a summer favorite: swordfish. [full story]
07/31/08 - The Dish: Sebastian's -- Fresh Strawberry and Lemon Curd Crepe
Enjoy this recipe for fresh strawberry and lemon curd crepes from Sebastian's in Cambridge, where 'It may be fast food- but it's good for you..' [full story]
07/24/08 - The Dish: Isabella -- white truffle parmesan French fries
If you love French fries then you'll love the one's we are making tonight. Not just ketchup on these. We head to 'Isabella' in Dedham to make truffle fries. It's in "The Dish." [full story]
07/17/08 - The Dish: Top Chef -- Lemon grass beef served with a melon heirloom tomato salad
"Bravo" is what people will be saying about what we are whipping up tonight. We hit the "road" with two of Bravo's "Top Chefs" as they travel the country on their tour bus, and make summer meals for people "on the go." It’s in "The Dish." [full story]
07/10/08 - The Dish: Tavern on the Water -- Lobster roll
Want to keep your summer on a roll? Skip the lobster crackers and serve it up in a bun! We head to Boston's Tavern on the Water, to make this New England favorite that's as good to eat as it is easy to make. It's in "The Dish." [full story]
07/03/08 - The Dish: Martha's Stone Soup -- Fresh Strawberry Short Cake
7's Frances Rivera heads to Martha Stone Soup in Plymouth to whip up more than just soup this Independence Day! Fresh strawberry short cake is the perfect way to top off your 4th of July cookout. It's in "The Dish." [full story]
06/30/08 - The Dish: Expo Recipe From VOX Populi
Chilled Melon Soup garnished with Roasted Minted Sea Scallops [full story]
06/30/08 - The Dish: Expo Recipe From Beehive
Chicken Salad for Patio [full story]
06/30/08 - The Dish: Expo Recipe From Robeks
Infinite Orange [full story]
06/30/08 - The Dish: Expo Recipe From Zaftig's Delicatessen
Zaftig's Signature Salad & Zaftig Balsamic Dressing [full story]
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Recent Gretta Got It's Segments
08/13/08 - Gretta's Got It! How not to look old
Ladies! If you want to look younger without going under the knife, pay attention to this! 7's style expert Gretta Monahan says your clothes, and make-up could be making you look older and tonight she gets the 411 on how to change that in "Gretta's Got It." [full story]
08/06/08 - Gretta's Got It! Mens hair
When it comes to great looking hair, cuts and colors are not only reserved for the ladies. Tonight Gretta shows gives the guys her 411 on hot summer styles in "Gretta's Got It." [full story]
07/30/08 - Gretta's Got It! Wearing white right
A cool white wardrobe is always hot in the summertime -but do you know how to step out in style this season? From the sand and surf, to a night out on the town, Gretta has the 411 on wearing white from day to night, in "Gretta's Got It." [full story]
07/23/08 - Gretta's Got It! Menswear
Ok guys if you really want to strut your stuff this summer, this Gretta is for you! Tonight she's here with cool summer fashion trends that'll have any guy looking hot and "Gretta's Got It" [full story]
07/16/08 - Gretta's Got It! Summer must-haves
Summertime is the best time to have fun strutting your style, but before you spend a penny 7's style expert Gretta Monahan is here with her "summer must have's" in "Gretta's Got It." [full story]
07/09/08 - Gretta's Got It! Swimsuits
If your swimsuit has you signaling for an SOS, it's time for a new one! 7's Gretta Monahan has the newest looks in swimwear guaranteed to have looking like a bathing beauty and "Gretta's Got It!" [full story]
07/02/08 - Gretta's Got It! Beach bag basics
Fourth of July is one of the biggest beach holidays of the year, and tonight Gretta Monahan is here to help you pack for a fun in the sun, just in time for the weekend and it's tonight's "Gretta's Got It!" [full story]
06/25/08 - Gretta's Got It: Pro-products of the Hollywood home
If you have ever dreamed of having professional beauty and fashion products at home, tonight you are in luck! Gretta is letting you in on a secret of a few of hottest products of found in the Hollywood home. But the best part? You don't have to be a star to have them too, and "Gretta's Got It!" [full story]
06/18/08 - Gretta's Got It! Makeover
Looking good and feeling good usually go hand in hand. And when faced with a health crisis, sometimes a little pampering can go a long way. That's the case for one Mary Lou Moore who's battling breast cancer but took time out for a day of beauty. 7's style expert Gretta Monahan has her story. [full story]
06/11/08 - Gretta's Got It: Jeans 411
Jeans may be a staple of the stars, but they should fit into everybody's wardrobe. 7'a style expert Gretta Monahan is going to help you get that perfect fit in "Gretta's Got It." [full story]