What’s Happening in Health & Wellness
A national guide to conversations, classes, walks, cooking events, and other ways to support health in everyday life.
Updated November 9, 2026
Health and wellness happen in many places: a public webinar, a neighborhood walk, a cooking class, a conversation about caregiving, or a new idea that helps us understand our health.
This is a growing guide to selected events happening online and in communities across the country. You’ll find a mix of practical, educational, and community-based offerings—not just events tied to a monthly health observance. Some are open to everyone; others may have eligibility or registration requirements, so check the organizer’s page before you make plans.
Coming Up
Tuesday, November 10 | Healthy Aging and the Human Healthspan
Online webinar | 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
The National Institutes of Health’s Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research hosts a discussion on psychosocial factors that may shape healthy aging and human healthspan.
Event details and registration
Tuesday, November 10 | Early Action on Diabetes Saves Lives
Online webinar | 9:00–10:30 a.m. ET
The International Diabetes Federation brings together experts to discuss why timely action matters in diabetes care. Diabetes Awareness Month is one reason this conversation is on the calendar—but it’s one entry in a much wider mix of events.
Event details and registration
Wednesday, November 11 | Winter Resilience and Seasonal Mental Health
Online webinar | 12:00–12:45 p.m. ET
AllOne’s webinar focuses on managing seasonal mental health as winter approaches. Check the event page for registration details and any participation requirements.
Event details and registration
Saturday, November 14 | Holiday Cook Along with Chef Del
Live online cooking class | Noon–3:30 p.m. ET | $39
Cook a six-course, plant-based holiday meal alongside Chef Del Sroufe. The class includes recipes and a recording for registered participants who can’t attend live. A good fit for anyone looking for fresh ideas for the holiday table, whether or not they follow a plant-based diet the rest of the year.
Class details and registration
Tuesday, November 17 | Food as Medicine Strategies
Online webinar | 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
The National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation hosts a conversation about the connection between nutrition and health, including food-as-medicine strategies.
Event details and registration
Wednesday, November 18 | Healthy Eating with the New Dietary Guidelines
Virtual or livestream event | 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
Dartmouth Health’s nutrition series looks at healthy eating in light of the new dietary guidelines. See the organizer’s page for access and registration information.
Event details and registration
Thursday, November 19 | Family Caregiving Conversation: The Cost of Care
Online event | 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET
AARP’s conversation is for family caregivers and people planning for a loved one’s care. The listing says a free AARP account is sufficient; membership is not required.
Event details and registration
Closer to Home: Greater Boston
I’m based in the Greater Boston area, so I’m especially interested in what’s happening here. This local section is part of a national guide—not the starting point or the whole story.
Friday, November 13 | Walk with a Doc: Brain Health at Every Age
Wellesley, Massachusetts | 8:00 a.m. | Free
Join a community walk on Fuller Brook Path. The program is open to all ages and abilities. The organizer lists an indoor backup location for inclement weather; check the event page and RSVP before going.
Wellesley walk details and RSVP
Thursday, November 19 | Optimizing Your Brain Health
Newton, Massachusetts | 11:00 a.m.–noon | Free
The JCC Greater Boston lists this brain-health program for adults. Registration is required; see the event page for details.
Event details and registration
Help This Guide Grow
Know about a public webinar, community walk, cooking class, health fair, support group, or other event that belongs here? Send us the event name, organizer, direct event or registration link, date and time, format, location, and cost.
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