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7/13/26: Stay Strong on the Court: Pickleball Injury Prevention and Performance Tips

Pickleball is a fun and growing way to stay active, but repetitive movement, muscle imbalance, poor footwear, and reduced flexibility can lead to injuries involving the feet, ankles, knees, shoulders, and back. In this 30-minute presentation, Dr. Jengyu Lai from Rochester Clinic will discuss common pickleball injuries, proper footwear, warm-up routines, balance and strengthening exercises, and simple strategies to improve movement, prevent injuries, and stay active safely on and off the court. Mei Liu will also showcase delicious plant-power foods packed with nutrient-dense ingredients, along with easy-to-follow recipes.

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8/10/26: Understanding Neuropathy: A Root-Cause Approach to Nerve Health

Neuropathy is more than numbness or nerve pain. It often reflects deeper problems involving inflammation, circulation, gut health, hormone imbalance, insulin resistance, autoimmune activity, vitamin deficiencies, and the body’s ability to heal. In this 30-minute presentation, Dr. Jengyu Lai from Rochester Clinic will explain how neuropathy is linked to metabolic dysfunction, chronic inflammation, stress, and impaired nerve repair. The session will highlight a whole-person approach using lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, movement support, and regenerative therapies to help improve nerve function, reduce pain, and support mobility. Mei Liu will also showcase delicious plant-power foods packed with nutrient-dense ingredients, along with easy-to-follow recipes.

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9/14/26: Beyond the Pain: A Whole-Body Approach to Chronic Muscle and Joint Pain

Chronic muscle and joint pain is often more than a local problem. Persistent pain may involve inflammation within the nervous system and brain, along with contributing factors such as insulin resistance, gut health imbalance, autoimmune disorders, hormone changes, poor sleep, stress, and vitamin deficiencies. In this 30-minute presentation, Dr. Jengyu Lai from Rochester Clinic will discuss practical, non-pharmaceutical strategies including movement therapy, restorative sleep, stress reduction, functional medicine principles, and regenerative therapies to improve function, mobility, and quality of life. Mei Liu will also showcase delicious plant-power foods packed with nutrient-dense ingredients, along with easy-to-follow recipes.

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PAST EVENTS

4/13/26 Presentation:

“Sleep, Your Body Clock, and Metabolism: Why Rest Matters More Than You Think”

Sleep is a key regulator of metabolism and whole-body health. Poor sleep and disrupted circadian rhythm (your body’s internal clock) can affect metabolic balance, contributing to diabetes, weight gain, cognitive decline, arthritis, and chronic inflammation.

In this 30-minute presentation, Dr. Jengyu Lai from Rochester Clinic will explain how sleep influences hormones, metabolism, and energy. Participants will learn how irregular sleep schedules, late-night eating, screen exposure, and stress disrupt the body’s natural rhythm.

This session will share simple strategies to improve sleep, restore circadian rhythm, and support metabolic health—helping seniors improve energy, memory, and overall well-being.

Mei Liu will also showcase delicious plant-power foods packed with nutrient-dense ingredients, along with easy-to-follow recipes.

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5/11/26 Presentation:

“Osteoarthritis: A Root-Cause Approach to Lasting Joint Health”

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. Osteoarthritis is not just “wear and tear”—it is also driven by inflammation, metabolic changes, muscle weakness, and joint misalignment. Long-term joint health requires addressing these root causes.

In this 30-minute presentation, Dr. Jengyu Lai from Rochester Clinic will explain how inflammation, biomechanics, and muscle strength affect joint health. Participants will learn how lifestyle medicine, regenerative therapies, and proper movement can improve joint function and mobility.

This session will share practical strategies to reduce pain, protect joints, and help seniors stay active and independent.

Mei Liu will also showcase delicious plant-power foods packed with nutrient-dense ingredients, along with easy-to-follow recipes.

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6/8/26:  “Strong Legs, Sharp Mind: How Muscle Health Protects Your Brain”

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. While many think brain health starts in the head, research shows it also begins in the muscles—especially the large muscles of the legs.

In this 30-minute presentation, Dr. Jengyu Lai from Rochester Clinic will explain how leg strength improves circulation to the brain, supports blood sugar balance, and helps reduce insulin resistance—an important factor linked to cognitive decline.

Participants will learn how walking, strength training, and balance exercises can support both mobility and brain health. This session will share simple ways for seniors to build muscle, improve circulation, and protect long-term cognitive vitality.

Mei Liu will also showcase delicious plant-power foods packed with nutrient-dense ingredients, along with easy-to-follow recipes.

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