Several times a year Island Heart to Heart presents a program of seven classes, providing you and your partner or friend with information on a variety of topics related to heart health. For the foreseeable future, all classes will be held via Zoom. Participants
are able to join using the Zoom app.
Register
To register, or for additional information, contact the Coordinator at:
Upcoming Classes
May 23 to Jun 8 (Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays)
Class times vary
Location: Zoom
You will learn about:
Your Heart and How It Works
- How your heart functions
- Heart problems and their treatment
- How to reduce your risk factors for heart disease
Heart-Healthy Nutrition
- Diet and how it affects heart disease
- How you can control cholesterol and reduce fat in your diet
- Shopping Heart Smart™
- Healthy eating away from home
Physical Activity
- The effects and benefits of physical activity on the heart
- Adapting an exercise program to fit you and your lifestyle
Medication
- Medications common to people with heart disease
- Side effects and their relief
- Tips on organizing and storing medication
Psychosocial Aspects
- How to manage your feelings and emotions
- How to cope and adapt to lifestyle changes
- Resuming sexual activity
Stress Management
- The effects of stress on the heart
- Identifying stress and stressful situations
- Methods to manage and reduce stress
