Each Leap for Life session focuses on a specific topic related to lifestyle management and heart disease prevention—all designed to take simple steps that reduce your future heart risks. Our topics change each month, so there’s always something new to learn.
Through our sessions, you’ll hear from a range of medical professionals from areas like cardiac nursing, cardiac rehab, exercise physiology, nutrition and dietetics, and pharmacy. These care team members will guide you through each topic and answer your questions.
Past topics have included:
- How your heart and cardiovascular system work
- Heart-healthy eating, label-reading tips and recipes
- Tips for using exercise to boost heart health
- Understanding your heart health medications
- Stress management techniques and resources for mental wellness
- Managing conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and lung disease
- What to expect during heart procedures