As the leading cause of death for all Americans, heart disease claims 600,000 lives annually. It’s understandably frightening to be at risk for heart disease. But Purdue Extension’s Be Heart Smart program can help you fight this disease by better understanding it and gaining the necessary knowledge to make heart-smart choices.
Purdue Extension’s Be Heart Smart program is a new community program comprising four heart-health classes. It’s intended to complement healthcare providers’ recommendations and help you, or your loved one, prevent or manage heart disease.
Topics include:
- Identifying and understanding risk factors for heart disease
- Guidelines for healthy cholesterol and blood pressure
- A heart-healthy eating plan, including a cooking demonstration
- Techniques for stress reduction
- Best practices for talking to healthcare providers
Join Susan Peterson, Hamilton County Health & Human Sciences Educator for Purdue Extension, for the Be Heart Smart program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21 and Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville. Cost is $10 and includes lunch at both sessions.
Register by calling the Purdue Extension – Hamilton County office at 317-776-0854 or emailing bchuber@purdue.edu. Registration closes Tuesday, Feb. 20. Space is limited, so enroll now. For more information, visit extension.purdue.edu/hamilton.