A webcast series designed to help you maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle

Dr. Travis Stork is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with a passion for maximizing quality and length of life. Dr. Stork hosted the first 12 seasons of the Emmy Award-winning daytime TV show, The Doctors. He is a keynote speaker on all issues relating to health and wellness, and a #1 New York Times best-selling author. Dr. Stork is a sports enthusiast and dedicated husband and father.

In his presentation, Dr. Stork will talk about his personal experience with bone and joint issues. He’ll discuss why it’s important to address bone and joint issues early to prevent further degeneration and damage. He will then welcome two of his colleagues to join in the conversation and discuss options from both a surgical and a prevention perspective. Dr. Stork and his colleagues will then answer questions that have been asked by attendees of previous webcasts.

Dr. Melina Jampolis is an internist and board-certified physician nutrition specialist.  Her focus is on an optimal diet that can supply the basic needs of the body and fortify the body’s defenses – improving health, increasing vitality, delivering greater longevity and preventing diseases associated with aging.

In her presentation, Dr. Jampolis will provide an overview of risk factors for heart disease and an in-depth overview of behavioral interventions including in nutrition and medical nutrition therapy, exercise, and stress management.

Ellie Krieger is a New York Times bestselling, International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) and two-time James Beard Foundation award winning cookbook author. She writes two regular columns for The Washington Post and has also been a columnist for Fine Cooking and Food Network magazines and USA Today.  Ellie is the host and executive producer of the cooking series “Ellie’s Real Good Food” on Public Television.  Ellie is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Her latest book is Whole in One: Complete, Healthy Meals in a Single Pot, Skillet or Sheet Pan.

In her presentation, Ellie will demonstrate how to turn one pan of roasted vegetables into three simple, healthy, flavorful, meals for one or more. Throughout the demo she will discuss the health and flavor attributes of the ingredients used, and present cooking, shopping, and preparation strategies to make cooking for one or more people easier.

Curtis Adams is a fitness expert and inspirational TV personality, widely known for his exercise TV show called Vitality 4 Life. He is responsible for creating workouts that are loved by thousands all over the U.S., Canada, and now Hong Kong. Curtis Adams has over 20 years of fitness experience with a focus on the health of older adults for 15 years. He creates fun, effective workouts that everyone can do.  Curtis enjoys educating, empowering, and encouraging people and loves seeing the progress they make. 

In his presentation, Curtis will demonstrate strengthening exercises specifically targeting the knees, hips, and back, as well as supporting muscle groups. It will also include targeted stretches to alleviate pain in the knees, hips, and back.

Cynthia Green, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, leading expert and author in the field of cognitive health. Dr. Green is the CEO of TBH Brands, the parent company of Total Brain Health, a leading provider of training, products and services to improve memory and brain fitness.  A member of the Department of Psychiatry faculty at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine since 1990, Dr. Green is the author of 6 books on brain health, including the recently released Through the Seasons: An Activity Book for Memory-Challenged Adults and Their Caregivers: Second Edition. Dr. Green is a regular media guest whose work has been featured on Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, 20/20, CNBC, Fox, The Martha Stewart Show, Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Washington Post and Good Housekeeping.

In her presentation, Dr. Green will discuss why brain health matters and share the “Total Brain Health Blueprint” outlining 9 steps to sharper thinking and how you can get started on your own personal brain fitness plan.

• Move It! Physical fitness and brain health
• Eat Smart: Nutrition and brain health
• Live with Your Brain in Mind: Everyday lifestyle choices and brain health
• Sharpen Skills: Thinking skills training and brain health
• Stretch Your Mind! Intellectual activities and brain health
• Strategize: Memory strategies and brain health
• Keep Emotional Balance: Emotional well-being and brain health
• Socialize! Social activities and brain health
• Believe in Yourself! Self-confidence and brain health

Rick Steves is a popular public television host, a best-selling guidebook author, and an outspoken activist who encourages Americans to broaden their perspectives through travel. But above all else, Rick considers himself a teacher. He taught his first travel class at his college campus in the mid-1970s — and now, more than 40 years later, he still measures his success not by dollars earned, but by trips impacted.

Rick spends about four months a year in Europe, researching guidebooks, fine-tuning his tour program, filming his TV show, and making new discoveries for travelers. To recharge, he plays piano, relaxes at his family cabin in the Cascade mountains, and spends time with his son Andy and daughter Jackie. He lives and works in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington, where his office window overlooks his old junior high school.

In his presentation, Rick will discuss the many reasons why we travel and how we can travel vicariously through a variety of sources. He will focus on travel suitable for retirees; traveling smart by avoiding the heat and crowds; experiencing different cultures and traveling alone and on a budget.

Tessa Todd Morgan is a mindfulness expert, personal growth coach and accredited trainer in Emotional Intelligence. As the Founder and CEO of TRIESSENCE, Tessa has coached hundreds of individuals and organizations to achieve a balance of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. In her programs, Tessa leads people to recognize the invisible barriers that exist between them and their goals and helps them to develop strategies for achieving those goals by recognizing and neutralizing various forms of stress using personal growth, optimism and mindfulness techniques.

In her presentation, Tessa will guide you through breathing exercises and light stretching to demonstrate simple examples you can use on your own. The science behind the use of breathing exercises will illuminate how oxygen benefits both sides of the brain, freeing the logical and creative nerve centers to work together effectively, and both relaxing and energizing the body. Light stretching will be done to benefit the mind and body connection. You will gain an understanding of the health risks of sitting for prolonged periods and the importance of taking breathing and stretching breaks throughout the day.

Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and both a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is one of only 168 psychologists in the world to have passed the Sleep Medical Specialty board without going to medical school. Dr. Breus was recently named the Top Sleep Specialist in California by Reader’s Digest, and one of the 10 most influential people in sleep. Dr. Breus is on the clinical advisory board of The Dr. Oz Show and makes regular appearances on the show.  

In his presentation, Dr. Breus will discuss sleep cycles and rhythms, and sleep disorders like sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. He will show how aging affects our sleep – normal changes that occur to the sleep process as we age and the sleep Glymphatic system. He will then share his 5-step plan to get better sleep NOW.

Terry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets.  She writes a weekly personal finance column syndicated in major newspapers by Tribune Content Agency. She is the author of four best-selling books on personal finance. The first edition of her best-selling book, The Savage Truth on Money was named one of the top ten money books of the year by Amazon.com.  Her other recent book is The Savage Number:  How Much Money do You Really Need to Retire? She is also co-author of The New Love Deal.

In her presentation, Terry will discuss estate planning and why it’s the greatest gift you can give your family. She will talk about the differences between a will and a revocable living trust and the true cost of each. Terry will also discuss the importance of two specific documents: a Healthcare Power of Attorney and a living will. Attendees will be able to download Terry’s free Personal Financial Organizer designed to help you get started in the financial planning process.

Dr. Melina Jampolis is an internist and board-certified physician nutrition specialist. Her focus is on an optimal diet that can supply the basic needs of the body and fortify the body’s defenses-improving health, increasing vitality, delivering greater longevity, and preventing diseases associated with aging.

In her presentation, Dr. Jampolis will provide an overview of diabetes risk factors along with an in-depth review of studies looking at lifestyle and diet interventions. She will discuss 10 foods that can specifically reduce your risk of diabetes, and the role of exercise, sleep, stress and supplements in diabetes treatment and prevention.