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Universtiy Express at Niagara University, NY!

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Contributed by: Continuing and Community Education on 4/30/2008

What:	NEXT › ‹ PREVIOUS • On the Web at www.niagara.edu/cce • Phone: 716-286-8181 http://www.niagara.edu/cce/documents/Uxpress08.pdf 9-9:15 a.m. Check in, meet and greet, coffee (provided) 9:15 a.m. Opening remarks and overview Presenter introduction - Dana K. Bagwell, the Memory Health and Fitness Institute 9:30-10:15 a.m. It Ain't Over 'til it's Over Yogi Berra, the famous NY Yankee catcher, may have said it best, but what does it really mean to you when you start to "mature?"We'll look at some of the most exciting science experiments of all time; what youthful biographies have to tell us, and this just scratches the surface! If you've ever wondered how biology, sociology, psychology, anthropology and many other disciplines intersect on human growth and development, this is the place to start! 10:15-10:30 a.m. Coffee break 10:30-11:15 a.m. How My Brain Works: Tips, Tricks and Memory Strategies Did you know that left-handed brains are "wired" differently than right-handed brains? at the two halves of women's brains are better connected than men's?We'll discuss the myths and the realities of brain science and go over tried and true strategies to improve your memory. Then we'll go over some secret mental short cuts and finally some face-saving tips to use when all else fails! 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch (provided) 12:45-1:30 p.m. Don't Worry About Me Getting Old. I Feel Like a Million Bucks Should I eat no carbs, lots of carbs or just a few carbs? We'll cut through the commercialized hype of fad diets and show you what the scientific research indicates. And everyone knows physical activity is important, but how much is needed? Find out how little you can do and still have it count!We think you'll be surprised at how easy and effortless it is to stay on track with your diet and exercise as we learn about past science experiments and what other cultures from around the world tell us about our own diet and exercise requirements. 1:30-1:45 p.m. Break 1:45-2:30 p.m. Ok, But What Do I Do Now? A Take-Home Recipe Everyone Can Follow You know the problem with many self-help classes? People all too often drive through the fast-food restaurant of knowledge on the way home! We'll spend some time summarizing the day's lessons into a recipe you can follow at home, but don't call it "homework"; let's call it "funwork"! We'll send you home with a packet of materials to continue stimulating your brain including a litany of suggested readings in all of the areas/topics we covered today so you can continue learning and growing! www.niagara.edu/cce
Where:	Niagara University, NY
When:	9am-2:30pm
Event Dates:	This event takes place on 6/21/2008.