Health Matters for week of July 27: Ian Ziering's anti-aging secrets, and more ... - The Providence Journal

By Jan Flanagan
Journal Staff Posted Jul. 27, 2015 @ 12:01 am

Anti-aging tips

Reading With Robin hosts "Read, Relax and Rejuvenate" with Ian Ziering Tuesday at 7 pm at Panera Bread, 1000 Division Rd., East Greenwich. Ziering will share his anti-aging secrets and how he uses natural essential oils for sleep, stress, unwinding, headaches, anti-aging, energy and focus, health, shortening and preventing colds, muscle fatigue and aches and pains. The program fee is $25 and includes lavender essential oil. Register at eventbrite.com/e/read-relax-rejuvenate-with-ian-ziering-tickets-17885579249.

Stroke support

The Stroke Center at Kent Hospital, 455 Toll Gate Rd., Warwick, hosts a stroke support meeting Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Trowbridge Building, adjacent to the hospital, in rooms 102/103. A guest speaker will discuss concerns regarding stroke. All those who have survived or are at risk for a stroke and caregivers for stroke survivors are encouraged to attend. Contact Susan Moore at 737-7010, ext. 35510 or email smoore@kentri.org.

Miracle Treat Day

Two local Dairy Queen locations will host Miracle Treat Day Thursday to raise funds for Hasbro Children's Hospital as part of the company's partnership with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Dairy Queen in the Providence Place mall and at 389 North Washington St., North Attleboro, will donate $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold to Hasbro Children's Hospital. In addition, customers can contribute to the hospital by purchasing a paper "Miracle Balloon" at the register. hasbrochildrenshospital.org.

Full moon yoga

All That Matters Yoga and Holistic Health Center offers a full moon beach yoga session Friday at 7:45 p.m. at South Kingstown Beach, Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown. The cost is $18 and registration is encouraged. 374-4343; allthatmatters.com.

Victim assistance

Family Service of Rhode Island and the Roger Williams University School of Justice Studies present the Rhode Island State Victim Assistance Academy on five consecutive Fridays, July 31 through Aug. 28, at Roger Williams University Baypoint Inn & Conference Center, 144 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. Topics include homicide victim response, elder victims, childhood victimization, victims' issues in mental health, ethics, the justice system, working with sex trafficking victims and victimization in the military. 331-1350, ext. 3200; familyserviceri.org.

5K road race

The Runaways Running Club's 13th "Runaways Runaround" 5K Road Race will be held Sunday at 9 a.m. The race begins at Town Hall, 43 South Washington St., North Attleboro, with the course looping through North Attleboro. Registration fee is $25 online and $30 on race day. Proceeds benefit Community VNA's Hospice and Palliative Care Program. For more information, visit the club's website, runawaysclub.org, or call (508) 339-0147. Register at signmeup.com/105324. 

Arthritis fundraiser

The 12th annual Edd Pedro's "Fight for a Cure" Wiffleball Tournament takes place Sunday, Aug. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Slater Park, Pawtucket, with teams still needed for youth, adult fun and adult competitive divisions. The event will also include carnival games, music, food and a possible appearance by Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd. A raffle with more than 100 prizes including tickets to New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox games, a fishing trip for four and sports memorabilia, will be held. All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation with a focus on juvenile arthritis. To register a team, become a sponsor or for other information, visit wiffleman.com or email Edd Pedro at edd@wiffleman.com.