Healthy Living

TOPICS TO FOCUS ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS The YMCA of Greater Rochester is pleased to partner with the University of Rochester Medical Center to offer monthly education sessions at our Maplewood Family YMCA and 

Cancer touches most everyone we know. Whether it’s your own journey with a personal diagnosis, serving as a caregiver, or playing a role in a support system, we are not immune to the disease.

August is National Wellness Month — a time dedicated to focusing on self-care, creating healthy routines and setting wellness goals. At the YMCA, we understand that wellness is a journey that encompasses physical, mental, and emotional health. We’ve put together a few tips to help you lead a healthier and happier life!  THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH 

In a world often defined by individual pursuits, finding opportunities to come together for collective well-being is truly precious.

National Women's Health Week is a time to prioritize your health and well-being. As women, it can be easy to put yourself last behind family, friends, work, and so many other things; but it's essential to carve out moments in your busy lives to focus on self-care.

Before we wrap up another National Nutrition Month, we wanted to introduce you to someone you can find at our Sands Family YMCA.

SPLASH WEEK The YMCA of Greater Rochester is proud to announce the return of Splash Week April 1-5.

It’s always a good time to lock in on your nutritional habits. But now that it’s National Nutrition Month, let’s dive even deeper!

HEART HEALTH TIPS FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH Heart disease is the number one cause of death in America. While high blood pressure and heart disease are serious conditions, a healthy heart is achievable through lifestyle changes including getting more physical activity, eating healthier, and lowering your sodium intake.