Thu, 22 May
|Leeston Library Community Room
Healthy Heart Month
Join us this healthy heart month for a series for engaging events focused on supporting your heart health! We've put together three insightful sessions to help you nurture your heart health through simple lifestyle changes.
Time & Location
22 May 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Leeston Library Community Room , 19 Messines Street, Leeston 7632, New Zealand
About the event
Our Heart Healthy Month features three events throughout May: each aimed at helping you understand the lifestyle changes you can make to enhance your heart health. Below are further details about each event.
Cardiovascular health basics and nutrition: In this session, you'll explore the cardiovascular system, learn about common heart conditions, and understand the importance of regular heart health checks. The session will also feature an interactive nutrition segment, helping you discover which foods to incorporate into your diet for better heart health.
Movement: This session will highlight the positive effects of physical activity on heart health and offer practical suggestions for mild to moderate exercise. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a demonstration of heart-healthy exercises to help you get moving.
Stress and sleep: In this session, you'll gain insight into how stress and sleep quality impact your heart health. We will explore various strategies and practices to manage stress and improve your sleep, both of which are crucial for maintaining a healthy heart.