HEALTH HAPPENINGS

Send information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public 10 days ahead of publication. Information can be emailed to calendar@bradenton.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vision programs:

n Dr. Harris Silverman will discuss cataracts at 3:30 p.m. June 21 at The Eye Associates, 6002 Pointe West Blvd., Bradenton. Call 792-2020 for reservations. More information also can be found at http://www.TheEyeAssociates.com.

n Dr. Cathleen McCabe will discuss cataracts at 3:30 p.m. June 28 at The Eye Associates, 6002 Pointe West Blvd., Bradenton. Call 792-2020 for reservations. More information also can be found at http://www.TheEyeAssociates.com.

Sexual abuse support group: A support group meeting for women who have been sexually abused as children or as young girls will begin July 14. This type of meeting is a self-help support group. Everyone attending may share their experiences. In sharing with others this may help women to work through the invalidation they have experienced. The facilitator, Jackie Miller, had an incest support group several years ago that was affiliated with S.I.A. -- Survivors of Incest Anonymous -- a 12-step program. There is no charge for attending the meeting. Follow-up meetings will be decided. The Alternative Thinkers Group will provide the location for the first meeting. Contact Jackie at 941-792-0308 for location.

Hearing loss sessions: The Hearing Loss Association of Sarasota is hosting its' Summer Rap Sessions that allow anyone in the community to get helpful feedback on their individual questions and concerns about hearing loss. These sessions are designed to offer invaluable guidance and support from experienced mentors and provide effective ways in which one can significantly improve their hearing and listening skills. These workshops are open to the community. Monthly sessions will be held at 1:30 p.m. July 18 and Aug. 15 at the North Sarasota Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota. Information: 941-706-4312.

oNGOING PROGRAMS

Acupuncture: A free acupuncture lecture is offered 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays at Good Earth Natural Foods, 3110 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. RSVP: 941-284-6476.

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NEW YORK, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Crunch Fitness, the world-renowned health club chain known for being on the forefront of innovation with its unique and entertaining fitness programming, will open its newest franchise location in Sarasota, FL. Set to open for workouts in October 2012, Crunch Sarasota will mark the second Crunch Franchise to touch down in the Sunshine State, with another franchise location just down the Florida coast in Naples.

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"Crunch's positive gym atmosphere and 'No Judgments' mantra has had an overwhelmingly positive response from the community, since the opening of Crunch Naples in January 2012," said Crunch franchisee, Vince Julien. "We are thrilled to be bringing a second location to southwest Florida and look forward to further spreading Crunch's fun approach to working out to the already fitness-friendly community of Sarasota."

Crunch Sarasota will join a bevy of popular businesses in its new location at 8440 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL. The nearly 25,000 sq. ft. facility will feature over $600,000 in brand-new equipment, including state-of-the art cardio and weight training machines, a Kids Crunch childcare center, and a 2,600 sq. ft. group fitness studio to house classes like Zumba, BodyWeb with TRX and Fat Burning Pilates, to name a few. Expert personal trainers and an online fitness and nutrition program will also be available for members to help them reach their individual health and fitness goals.

"Crunch is what fun and fitness is all about," said Lisea Julien, who will also be spearheading the Group Fitness program at the club. "It's urban, innovative, creative, and gives Crunch a leading edge in any market they infiltrate."

Owners Vince Julien and Tony Scrimale are industry veterans with nearly three decades of experience in owning and operating fitness facilities. Together, the duo is responsible for building one of southwest Florida's most prominent brands, Southside Athletic Club.

"We are elated to re-enter the market with Crunch, one of the world's leading brands in fitness," said Scrimale. "Through superior training options, premier group fitness offerings and unbeatable price points, we want to let the community know that we are back and better than ever!"

An enrollment center is now open at 8440 Lockwood Ridge Rd and a dedicated Sarasota website, http://www.crunchsarasota.com is currently offering exclusive membership deals, including a special $0 enrollment offer for a limited time. Call (941) 355-1908 for more information. For more information about Crunch franchising opportunities go to http://www.crunchfranchise.com.

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments. Headquartered in New York City, and co-owned by New Evolution Ventures (NeV) and private-equity firm Angelo Gordon, Crunch serves over 150,000 members with 41 gyms worldwide, including 18 franchise locations in Orange County, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR, Norwalk, CT, Wayne, NJ and Australia, and looks to rapidly expand across the U.S. and around the globe. Go to http://www.crunchfranchise.com for more information.

About New Evolution Ventures (NeV) Based in Northern California, New Evolution Ventures (NeV) is a private equity firm focused on the acquisition, development and operations management of fitness, media and sports interests both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2008 by Mark Mastrov, Jim Rowley and Mike Feeney, and following a strategic partnership with Vision Capital in 2011, the current team of NeV professionals is shaping the world of fitness, media, and sports one brand at a time. With a foundation representing over a century of business experience, NeV currently has operations and investments in more than 20 countries worldwide representing over 800+ facilities.For more information, visit http://www.nev.com.

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DENVER - Tyrone Beverly is a yoga expert. But he will be the first to tell you that yoga goes beyond fitness. He uses the practice to bring people together.

"We really want to promote health and wellness socially, as well as physically," said Beverly, who operates the organization I'm Unique which focuses on fostering healthy lifestyles in all communities.

That is why he is planning on a hopefully large and diverse group of people practicing yoga in a museum. They will gather for the Illustrated Union Yoga Tour on Saturday, June 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. at The Wildlife Experience in Parker.

The event is open to the public, and Beverly welcomes people of all fitness and ability levels.

"We just want to open it to a wide group of people," he said, adding that the class will welcome people ranging from those who have never practiced yoga to advanced levels. Prenatal and kids classes will also be included. The event is open to people ages 8 and up.

To learn more about the Illustrated Union Yoga Tour, call 720-448-3300 or 303-358-9455. More information is also available on the organization's website: http://www.imuniqueunited.com.

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If you are a health-conscious person, getting your family to adopt the same values can sometimes seem like a losing battle. Motivating others in your household to become more active and make healthier meal choices may take perseverance, creativity, and being open to communication.

It can be tough on a relationship when one person is active and the one isnt. You may worry about their weight, overall health, mortality, and stress levels.

You cant make a person want to do something, and nagging never seems to get anybody anywhere. Even if a person succumbs to the nagging, the actions are often done begrudgingly and will never last. If this is you, you may feel like you are banging your head against the wall. So, whats the best approach?

Lead by example. Commit to your own exercise and healthy nutrition program. When others see how happy, energetic, and positive you are by taking care of yourself, they may begin wanting some of those same feelings.

Focus on how you feel. In a study published in Womens Health, midlife women who exercised because it made them feel good were more likely to stick with it than women who exercised for their weight or health. The belief that we are motivated by the scale or health statistics is false. Choosing healthy habits for the enjoyment or the intrinsic benefits of feeling great are far more motivating.

If you are trying to help your spouse change, ask them how they feel after participating in a sport or activity. Tie it to feeling good, improved productivity, or something else that matters to them. Helping someone else feel better can help them make the decision to become healthier for themselves, and not just for you.

Make it fun. Think of fun activities that you can do together as a couple. Rent a tandem bike, go hiking, take a walk after dinner, hit tennis balls to each other, or play basketball in the park. Try a cooking class together that focuses on healthier choices. Make it about spending quality time together and having fun, rather focusing on the exercise part of it.

Be supportive. If your spouse is trying at all, be encouraging! Your standards may not be the same as theirs. If they like to walk, but hate running, then encourage the walking pace. If they like to hit tennis balls for fun, and not play competitively, talk about how much fun it is, rather than focusing on perfecting the game. You start to feel burned out at some point, always being the encourager, but dont give up. When they are ready to ask questions, you will have some answers of experience. They may look to you for guidance when you least expect it.

Dont expect change overnight. We are all raised with different family backgrounds that make us who we are. If you were used to eating meat and potatoes every night for dinner, and now have been told to cut out bread and potatoes to lose weight, thats a tough habit to break. It takes patience, understanding which habits will help you feel your best, and moving towards new ideas that are healthy and still enjoyable.

I was raised having some sort of ice cream most nights before bed; do you wonder what I crave? Yes, ice cream is a habit that brings back the comforts of childhood, going to sleep with a full tummy, feeling like my sweet tooth was satisfied, and the memories of watching my mother mix milkshakes by hand.

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16-06-2012 00:09 A great protein porridge breakfast to start off your day! Quick, easy & nutritional. for winter eat piping hot...for summer make in batches of 4-5....chill and have a great tasting breakfast prepared .....similar to a rice pudding...only healthier!

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