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  • Description: Curious about Qigong (Chi Kung), Tai Chi, and Meditation? In this video, Ramel "Rami" Rones, a Tai Chi Master, provides an explanation of these ancient Chinese mind/body practices, and describes their benefits for maintaining health and wellbeing. Rami also demonstrates the meditative and movement exercises one can expect from his Qigong and Tai Chi classes.

  • Description: The ankle joint is very important for stability and movement. In this 6-minute video, Juliana Berfield, PhD, E-RYT 500, CPT, guides you through non weight-bearing stretches for the ankles, that can help increase mobility and prepare your ankle joints for weight-bearing exercises.

  • Description: Learn more about how nutrition can impact your heart health, and receive practical guidance in reducing your risk for heart disease. View and download the slide deck here. 

  • Description: Research shows that strength training can help slow down bone loss, and can even help build stronger, denser bones. This is especially important for patients who have osteoporosis and are at risk for bone fractures. Join Nancy Campbell, MS, exercise physiologist at the Zakim Center, for a quick workout focused on strengthening the whole body. Equipment needed and substitutions: Chair Hand weights – soup cans, water bottles Yoga mat - move to carpet, take off socks

  • Description: Short on time but looking to get a full body workout in? Join Nancy Campbell, MS, exercise physiologist at the Zakim Center, for a quick workout focused on strengthening the whole body. Equipment needed and substitutions: Chair Hand weights – soup cans, water bottles Yoga mat - move to carpet, take off socks

  • Description: In this 7-min video, Nancy Campbell, MS guides you through strength exercises for better stability and balance. Equipment needed: Chair Yoga block or any sort of ball

  • Description: In this video, Christina Conte, RDN, LDN nutrition coordinator at Dana-Farber's Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living, highlights how coffee, especially black coffee without cream and sugar, can positively impact health and potentially lower the risk of developing cancer.

  • Description: Join Christina Conte, RDN, LDN, to learn how to make healthy habits stick! This presentation will guide you through SMART goal setting and helpful tips to stay on track with your goals.

  • Description: In this video, Christina Conte, RDN, LDN shares helpful tips for managing taste changes as a side effect of cancer treatment. Please be advised that the information contained in this video is general in nature. It is important to speak with your oncology team to report any concerns and create a treatment plan that works for you.

  • Description: In this 4-minute video, Nancy Campbell, MS shows you the proper form and technique for a wall and chair squat. Squats are an effective way to strengthen the leg and back muscle, while improving core strength.

  • Description: In this 8-minute video, Juliana Berfield, PhD, E-RYT 500, CPT, guides you through how to do the bird dog exercise on your back, with proper form and technique. This is a great exercise to increase core strength!