18-Point Heart Inspection – just $49! Is your heart hitting on all cylinders? Find out during this special holiday health promotion. In just one 2-hour evaluation, our Cardiovascular Disease Assessment Center offers the latest, non-invasive heart, lung and circulation tests available – a series of 10 vascular and cardiac tests and 8 laboratory tests – to identify early markers and signs of cardiovascular disease. No physician referral is necessary. For information or an appointment, call (941) 917-6969 or visit www.smh.com. Please note: Medicare restrictions apply to this promotion. Normal pricing resumes Jan. 31, 2009.
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Do you have a question about health & fitness? Ask David - a Healthplex Expert: David-Flench@smh.com  Most health and fitness experts recommend light stretching before exercise to increase range of joint motion, reduce stiffness and reduce the risk of injury. There has, however, been some debate concerning the benefits of stretching before exercise. Some sources argue that stretching before exercise can lead to decreased muscle strength and lowered performance. A new study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise offers new insight into the debate. The results showed that short-duration stretching of eight minutes or less before exercise temporarily improved range of joint motion and did not significantly weaken muscles. Therefore, authors concluded that stretching prior to exercise does not have any impact on muscle strength and overall performance. The exercise professionals at Sarasota Memorial's Healthplex can answer your health and fitness questions to assist you in meeting your goals. To learn more about our programs and services, we invite you to come by for a tour. Healthplex is located at the Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd., ˝-mile west of I-75 off Clark Road, Sarasota. For more information, visit www.SarasotaHealthplex.com or call (941) 917-7000. |
Dec. 9, 10:00-11 a.m.: 
Complements of Parkinson Disease
Join us for a free community event
featuring physicians and health care providers discussing complementary therapies for people affected by Parkinson’s. The program will take
place 10 a.m.-noon (registration at
9:30 a.m.) Saturday, Dec. 6, at Sarasota Memorial’s Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd., ˝ mile west of I-75 off Clark Road, Sarasota. A complimentary breakfast will be provided. Afterward, join us for a reception and tour of the new Neuro Challenge Parkinson Center at the Institute. Please call
(941) 917-7777 for information or register online.
Perfect Prescription for Weight Loss
Every person is different. Your weight management plan should be, too. If you’ve been thinking about getting your weight under control or diabetes in check, Sarasota Memorial offers a number of programs to suit diverse schedules, budgets and needs:
• Eating Healthy for Life: – a 4-week program that focuses on menu planning, grocery shopping, restaurant eating, exercise and education. A healthy balance of one-on-one counseling and a free support group helps participants overcome key barriers to weight loss. Next session begins Wednesday, Jan. 7, 6-7:30 p.m., Sarasota Memorial Care Center at Blackburn Point, Education Room, 929 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey. Cost: $200. Please call
(941) 917-7777 for information or register online.
• Weight Management Partners Program – For a more intensive, medically supervised program of diet, exercise and education, try Sarasota Memorial’s 8-week Weight Management Partners Program. Each week, participants meet with a multi-disciplinary team of health and fitness experts to assess and refine customized weight loss strategies to meet your personal goals. For more information, attend a free introductory class 6 p.m. every Monday at the Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd., ˝ mile west of I-75 off Clark Road, Sarasota. Next session starts Jan. 5. Call (941) 917-4998 for information.
• Diabetes Management – For people struggling to manage their diabetes, individualized outpatient treatment services and free support groups are available. Information: (941) 917-7468.
• Weight Loss Surgery Classes – When other programs have proven ineffective and weight issues are threatening your health, bariatric surgery can present a life-altering solution. For information about your surgical options, attend a free monthly information session at Sarasota Memorial’s Care Center at Blackburn Point, Osprey. (Gastric bypass sessions are held 6-8 p.m.
the second Thursday of every month, and gastric band sessions are held 6-8 p.m. the third Thursday of
every month). Call HealthLine at
(941) 917-7777 or register online.
Saturday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota. This free community event’s featured speakers include: Herbert Meltzer, MD (Professor of Psychiatry & Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine); Elyn Saks (Professor of Law, Psychology & Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences – University of Southern California Gould School of Law); and Patty Duke, Academy, Emmy and Golden Globe award winning actress of stage, film and television. Continuing education credits are available. To register or for more information, call HealthLine, (941) 917-7777.
Healing Arts
Relax at Sarasota Memorial’s free expressive arts studio, a weekly program designed to promote creative expression, relaxation, health and healing. The class meets 2-4 p.m. every Monday at Sarasota Memorial’s Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd., 1/2 mile west of I-75 off Clark Road, Sarasota. Supplies are provided. RSVP to 917-7293.
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