Events: 26th May 2026

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Do you wonder what it means to be “healthy as a horse?” This 4-session class series uses the horse-human relationship to enhance our ability to breathe deeply and relax, to self-regulate our emotions, and to apply other stress relief techniques. Horses help us develop these skills through their magnificent strength, grace, and reading of body …

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The Susan Orr Endowed Lecture Series in Children's Health The Current State of Children’s Health and Health Equity in the United States SPEAKER Arvin Garg, MD, MPH Professor of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics Director, Child Health Equity Center UMass Chan Medical School   SESSION DESCRIPTION This session will provide an overview of current social policies, state …

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Join Faculty Staff Help Center counselors Joe Orovecz and Kelly Stone for a two-session discussion of Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by couples therapist Dr. Sue Johnson. Each meeting will include exercises and activities from the book as well as facilitated discussion. The May 12th meeting will focus on Part …

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Good sleep is critical to a healthy lifestyle. Studies have shown that poor sleep is linked to higher body weight, greater risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, inflammation, and depression, while good sleep can improve concentration and productivity, athletic performance, and immune function. Yet for many of us, a good night’s sleep remains …

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Relax + Center with Yoga Class with Diane Saenz. A traditional, easy-to-learn system of Hatha Yoga which encourages proper breathing and emphasizes relaxation.  A typical class includes breathing exercises, warm-ups, postures and deep relaxation.  The focus is on a systematic and balanced sequence that builds a strong foundation of basic asanas from which variations may …

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Jason V. Tso, MD, will explain VO2 max, a simple measure of how well your body uses oxygen during activity, and why it is one of the strongest indicators of cardiovascular fitness and overall health. He will share how regular physical activity strengthens the heart, improves energy and endurance, lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes, …