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Cancer care: Dr. Elyse E. Lower will discuss "The Future of Breast Cancer Care," 11 a.m. Saturday at the Wellness Center, 4918 Cooper Road, Blue Ash. Free. Information: 791-4060 www.thewellnesscommunity.org/cincinnati

For kids: The Cincinnati Taekwondo Center, 4325 Red Bank Road, will hold a self-defense seminar for kids, 1 p.m. Saturday. Free. Information: 271-6900; www.cincinnatiTKD.com

Family stretch: Cincinnati Yoga School and Bookstore, 11130 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, will offer a family yoga session, 3 p.m. Saturday. Cost: $15 for individual or family. Registration: 247-9642; e-mail: diane@cincyoga.com.

Teen health: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Junior League of Cincinnati will hold a program on adolescent obesity, 7 p.m. Wednesday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7800 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. Free. Information: 871-9339.

Light up: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will hold its annual Greater Cincinnati Light the Night Walk, 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Yeatman's Cove in Sawyer Point Park. Information: 361-2100 or www.lightthenight.org

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Be well: Dr. Bernie Siegel, author of Love, Medicine and Miracles (Perennial; $14) will headline Living Well into the Future Oct. 12 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington.

The health and wellness conference is geared toward adults 45 and older with information aimed at helping them make informed decisions about personal health or the health of aging loved ones.

Conference sponsor is Episcopal Retirement Homes.

Two sessions will be offered: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and again from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets are $30 per session or $50 for both. Information: 271-9610; www.livingwellintothefuture.com.

Tips

Work smart: Here are some tips from the American Council on Exercise (www.acefitness.org) on revving up your workout:

• Resistance training is essential to speed up the metabolism, tone muscle and decrease fat. Use sport cords, resistance bands or weights at least 20 minutes a session two to four times a week.

• Diversify your workout to prevent boredom and injury. Cross-training keeps you fresh and allows you to reach new fitness levels. Up your activity level, try a new class or go for a sunny hike some weekend and reap the rewards.

• Keep a nutrition journal for four weeks to track calories, carbs, proteins and fats consumed. Reducing sugar and sweets, increasing water, eating breakfast and eliminating snacks improves nutrition and speeds results.

Shelf help

Wet and wild: Your Water Workout (Broadway Books; $12.95) by Dr. Jane Katz offers a water-based fitness routine using techniques from Pilates, yoga, tai chi, skiing and golf, along with tips for how to make exercise safe and fun for the whole family.

Contact Peggy O'Farrell by phone: 768-8510; fax: 768-8330; e-mail: pofarrell@enquirer.com.