By Alberta Health Services

Free session to help participants improve heart health

Mar 5, 2019 | 1:14 PM

Local residents looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure are invited to an upcoming information session to better understand their heart health.

Heart Wise: Managing Cholesterol and Blood Pressure is a free, two-part group session offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS).

Nutrition and Food Services professionals will share their expertise and guide interactive discussions that can help individuals manage their heart health.

Heart Wise will be held March 19 and 26 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Bethany Collegeside – 99 College Circle.

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The causes, risk factors and complications of high blood pressure and cholesterol
Heart healthy diets and lifestyle choices
How to measure blood pressure
Creating an action plan to improve heart health

The session is open to anyone interested in developing a healthier lifestyle and recommended for local residents diagnosed with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, or people diagnosed with risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes or family history.

Registration is required as date and time are subject to change.

For more information and to register to attend, please call the Alberta Healthy Living Program Central Zone at 1-877-314-6997.

by Alberta Health Services

Free session to help participants improve heart health

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