Memory screenings for dementia threat or aid
A push by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America promotes five minute memory screenings at health fairs to flag potential dementia early. Experts urge caution, noting tests can alert but not diagnose and call for more evidence and a national strategy, with Medicare support and broader checkups.
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Lauran Neergaard
Fass
Washington
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Alzheimer’s Foundation
Foundation
Richard Powers
Alabama Department of Mental Health
Congress
Medicare
U.S. Preventive Services
Ronald Petersen
Mayo Clinic
Alzheimer’s Association
Khachaturian
Brain games and healthy habits urged for memory health
The Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa chapter advises against community brain screenings and promotes professional evaluation. Experts urge heart healthy habits, exercise, social activity, proper nutrition, rest, and mentally challenging activities like puzzles, plus honest doctor conversations about memory concerns.
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Cecelia Hanley
Gazette
The
Alzheimer’s Association
Kelly Hauer
East Central
Iowa
Hauer
42Nd St. NE
Cedar Rapids
Alz.org
Eci
AARP
Aarp.org
Happy Neuron
Happy-Neuron.com
Cecelia
Hanley
Gazcomm.com
Kettlebell Training Gains Popularity in Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs, Erin Hagmaier shares how kettlebell workouts with Jessica Huthmaker boosted her fat loss and inches lost after starting in September. The approach blends cardio, strength, and flexibility with a portable, low impact routine. Huthmaker charges 50 per hour for private lessons and 20 for groups, recommending 20 to 45 minutes three to four times weekly.
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Hutchmaker
eIt
Erin Hagmaier
Hagmaier
Huthmaker
Jessica Huthmaker
Flex Gym & Fitness
Colorado Springs
Colo
Kettlebell Training Expands at Local YMCAs
Local gyms offer kettlebell options with group and personal classes. Iron Shed in Vinton hosts sessions in groups of four to ten, with punch card or unlimited monthly pricing. Cedar Rapids YMCA provides introductory sessions and monthly unlimited access, while Downtown YMCA notes limited kettlebell availability but uses them in personal training.
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Rees
Iron Shed
W. D St
Vinton
Kettlebelladvantage
Mark Erickson
Erickson
Kettlebell
Helen G. Nassif
Redmond
Community health event listings in Cedar Rapids area
A dense roundup of free health related events hosted by nonprofit groups in Cedar Rapids and nearby cities. Listings include American Red Cross blood drives at multiple sites, cancer support and Look Good Feel Better programs, infertility and grieving support groups, breastfeeding and parenting aids, and public health seminars across churches hospitals and community centers.
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Gazcomm.com
American Red Cross
Grant Wood Area
Rockwell Dr
Cedar Rapids
Givebloodgivelife
Prairie Middle School
Jazz Band
76Th Ave
Prairiepride
American Cancer Society
First Ave
O Ave. NW
Pilot Club
Kimberl Malloy
St. Luke's Hospital
Foundation 2
Second Ave
Foundation2
Abbe Center For
11Th St. NW
Helen G. Nassif
Women's & Children’s Health
P.r
Mercy Iowa City Medical Plaza
E. Market St
Iowa City
E. College St
Grantwood-Redcross
Sedlacek
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Collins Rd
McAuley Room
Mercy Medical Plaza
Mercy
Delaware County Fairgrounds
Manchester
Goodwill Industries
Blairs Ferry Road
Council Street
la Leche League of
Bishop's Buffet
Westdale Mall
Grant Wood
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Solorado Springs
YMCA
Second St
Wilson Avenue
Givebloodgivelife.org
Kirkwood Resource Center
Fifth Ave
First Lutheran Church
Third Ave
Mercy Women's Center
Mercy Medical Center
Wade St
Kella
Nassif Heart Center
Birthplace
Mercy Medical
Alzheimer's Association
Bickford Cottage
Linden Dr
Marion
Cardinal
Dennis
Donna Oldorf
House of Mercy
18Th Ave
Hiawatha
Meadow View Memory Care Village
F Ave
National Alliance On
American Red Cross Grant
Grantwood-Redcross.org
Lowe Park Environmental Center
10Th St
Call
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
Melrose
Marion Public Library
Scottish Rite Temple
A Ave
Zio Johno
Seventh Ave
Moriah
Cherith Hamilton
Next Steps
St. Luke's Hospice
Ave. NE
CarePro Home Medical
Fifth Avenue Medical
10Th Street SE
The-Mae
Inwesyaghlic Club
Vréne
Jacelyn Dr SW
Blairs Ferry
Awama
St Fairtax
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