Heart Health Classes 2020 - Class 268
HEART HEALTH CLASSES
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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.
To register, or for additional information, contact the Coordinator
at 778-678-8423
or via email at islandhearttoheart@telus.net
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
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Your Heart and How it Works
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How your heart functions
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Heart problems and their treatment
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How to reduce your risk factors for heart disease
Heart-Healthy Nutrition
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Diet and how it affects heart disease
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How you can control cholesterol and reduce fat in your diet
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Shopping Heart Smart™
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Healthy eating away from home
Physical Activity
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The effects and benefits of physical activity on the heart
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Adapting an exercise program to fit you and your lifestyle
Medication
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Medications common to people with heart disease
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Side effects and their relief
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Tips on organizing and storing medication
Psychosocial Aspects
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How to manage your feelings and emotions
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How to cope and adapt to lifestyle changes
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Resuming sexual activity
Stress
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The effects of stress on the heart
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Identifying stress and stressful situations
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Methods to manage and reduce stress