“Sitting is the New Smoking” Health Webinar from NBPL, Aug. 4

On Tuesday, August 4, North Bend Public Library will host the August edition of our Brown Bag Health webinars, “Sitting is the New Smoking.” Stephanie Polizzi of the Oregon State University Extension Service will show how sitting (and a sedentary lifestyle) contributes to the development of chronic diseases. The webinar will be a Zoom presentation. The link, https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/229803250, will be available at the library’s website and Facebook page, and is expected to last 1 hour. Participants may ask questions and receive real-time answers. After the initial presentation, the recording will be available at the library website. The rest of the series will premiere live at noon on the first Tuesday of the month. Future programs scheduled include: Intermittent Fasting (September 1); The health benefits of intermittent fasting: Different types of fasting & potential health benefits. Magic Beans (October 6). Using these inexpensive gems to lower cholesterol and prevent diabetes.