Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
4485 N 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
The Sarver Heart Center lecture series at the University of Arizona Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will continue with a four-part lecture series in March and April. The lectures will take place on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. between March 22nd and April 12th.
On Friday, March 22nd, Dallin Tavoian, PhD will present his research on inspiratory resistance training (IRT), which has been shown to reduce blood pressure significantly after training for five minutes a day over six weeks. Dr. Tavoian's research also explores whether this device can improve cognitive outcomes and brain health, especially in the aging population. He will present his work in a 60-minute presentation followed by an opportunity for Q&A.
Members and non-members can register for the OLLI lecture series for free here: https://olli.arizona.edu/pd/4670/
The full list of speakers and topics for this lecture series is listed below:
- Friday, March 22nd at 11:00 a.m.: Inspiratory Resistance Training with Dallin Tavoian, PhD
- Friday, March 29th at 11:00 a.m.: Mindful Heart Health with Elizabeth Juneman, MD, Sheila Kressler, and Lara Bianco
- This class will include an informational presentation, guided heart-centered meditation, and chair yoga class
- Friday, April 5th at 11:00 a.m.: Coronary Artery Disease with Sharanyah Srinivasan, MBBS
- Friday, April 12th at 11:00 a.m.: Exercise for Cardiac Rehabilitation Post-Heart Attack with Talal Moukabary, MD