Saying “No” is hard. By refusing a request—e.g., a request for help, a romantic advance—one risks offending and embarrassing the requester. Consequently, people regularly agree to things—even things they would rather not do—to avoid the discomfort of saying “no.”

There is a critical need for programming for adolescents from racial/ethnic and low socioeconomic backgrounds as these populations are at high risk for poor nutrition and poor obesity-related health outcomes.

Talks at Twelve Dr. Emily Wang, MD, MAS, is an associate professor in the Yale School of Medicine and directs the Health Justice Lab. The Health Justice Lab is a collaborative, innovative interdisciplinary team focused on improving the health of individuals and communities who have been affected by mass incarceration.  Dr. Wang has cared for thousands of individuals with a history of incarceration and is co-founder of the Transitions Clinic Network (TCN), a growing consortium of 25 community health centers…

Talks at Twelve Demential Caregiving - Francesca Falzarano Francesca will discuss the stress process in informal caregivers of persons with dementia, recent empirical findings and current projects examining anticipatory grief and well-being in dementia caregivers. Diversity in Aging Research Priorities - David Camacho BCTR Talks at Twelve are free and open to all. Lunch will be served. Parking is available on Garden Avenue, in the Hoy Garage or in various Parkmobile lots. For further parking information, please visit any visitors…