"Laugh For The Health Of It"

As part of its Life Smart for Women series, McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) will offer presentations to explore the benefits of laughter and how to bring exercise into your daily life.  Held at the Huntley Park District, 12015 Mill Street, Huntley, today, Thursday, May 16, from 9:30am-11am, the Life Smart series is designed for women over 50 years of age. Free gifts will be given to the first 50 people who register at 847-669-3180.

“Laugh for the Health of It” explores the physiological and psychological changes experienced when we laugh.  Lead by Shira Greenfield, a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor from Centegra Health System’s Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, the presentation will also show the effects of humor on relationships.

 Ms Greenfield has previously held classes and seminars on stress reduction, relaxation techniques and mind/body medicine at local venues such as Health Bridge Fitness Center, McHenry County College and DelWebb’s Sun City.

 Presenter Cheryl Moffett, DScPT, CMPT, will show participants how easy it is to incorporate exercise to improve flexibility, mobility and strength.  Ms Moffett is owner of Moffett Physical Therapy and has been practicing physical therapy for the past twelve years.

Funding for the Life Smart series is provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Women’s Health.  For more information, call MCDH’s Lila Keller at 815-334-4510 or visit www.mcdh.info.