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EXERCISE IMPROVES LEARNING & MEMORY

Chalk up another benefit for regular exercise. Investigators from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) have found that voluntary running boosts the growth of new nerve cells & improves learning & memory in adult mice.

“Until recently it was thought that the growth of new neurons, or neurogenesis, did not occur in the adult mammalian brain,” said Terrence Sejnowski, an HHMI investigator at The Salk Institute for Biological Studies. “But we now have evidence for it, & it appears that exercise helps this happen.”

“These observations support the idea that exercise enhances the formation & survival of new nerve cells as well as the connections between nerve cells, which in turn improves long-term memory.”

In future experiments, Sejnowski & his colleagues will follow individual mice to see whether longer running times generate more new nerve cells & stronger long-term potentiation. They will also explore if other factors, such as hormones released by exercise, influence memory & nerve cell growth.  “We still don’t have the causal link between exercise & neurogenesis,” said Sejnowski. Source: http://www.hhmi.org/news/sejnowski.html

 

 

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Blood Pressure Check

Free

2nd Thursdays

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

 

A registered nurse from Park View Villas is helping us monitor our blood pressure – FREE! The second Thursday of each month, come on in and roll up your sleeve! The goodies they bring are delicious!

Thank You, Park View Villas!

*Foot Care

$18 (Cash only please)

Mondays/Tuesdays
by Appointment

9 a.m.2:30 p.m
Call 457-7004 for your appointment

*Massage for Seniors

$33/Hr M

$38/Hr NM

Wednesdays
Kit Tomczak, 928-9626

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
By Appointment

Thursdays
Linda De Wolf, 928-3804

11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
By Appointment

Fridays
Linda De Wolf, 928-3804

11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
By Appointment

 

Treat yourself or a friend to a massage at the Senior Center. Call Kit or Linda. The massage fee is paid directly to the therapist. A portion of the fee is donated to the PASC to benefit our programs.

Senior Nutrition click here for complete information

*Denotes a cost

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Chair Exercise

Mon, Wed & Fri

9 a.m.

 

Enjoy a head to toe workout while seated in a chair! A great way to get started! Join this fun group in video led chair exercises. Studies show that if we just do something on a regular basis it keeps us healthier!

Fusion Belly Dance

$45 M
$51 NM Class for 6 weeks

Wednesdays

2:45 – 4:15 p.m.

 

Fusion belly dance exercise class. Focus is fun, body toning, balance, flexibility and friendship. Learn an easy, exciting belly dance routine to do at home!
Drop-ins to present classes welcome.

Teacher: Sandy Maxwell 360-457-7035 A portion of the fee benefits PASC

*Senior Exercise

$2 M
$3 NM Class

Tuesdays & Thursdays

9 – 10 a.m.
Contact Diane Holth
452-3533

*T’ai Chi For Seniors

$60 for 10 classes

Mondays, begins June 1

9 a.m.

 

This easy, follow along, class will help you to enjoy better health. Many organizations are endorsing Tai Chi to improve balance, flexibility, strength and stamina. The National Arthritis Foundation says that Tai Chi can help you! Come to class, relax, have a good time & reduce your stress. Lorelli and Steven have been helping people to find better health & fitness through Tai Chi for 28 years.

You may call 683-6925 to register for classes or come to the Port Angeles Senior Center at 9 a.m., June 1

*Part of cost goes to support PASC program.

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