Croí Healthy Hearts Programme
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- Have you recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure or high cholesterol?
- Do you have a family history of cardiovascular disease?
- Would you like to learn how to manage your heart health and reduce your risk of developing heart disease or stroke in the future?
If so, you may be interested in our online Croí Healthy Hearts Programme. This 8-week, self-paced, online programme has been developed by our specialist team of Cardiovascular Nurse Specialists, Cardiac Dietitian, Health Psychologist and Physical Activity Specialists. You will be able to access the content at any time and complete the course at your own pace.
This programme will equip you with the knowledge needed to understand your personal risk factors for cardiovascular disease, educate you on how to manage these risk factors and empower you to take control of your health. There will be a particular focus on personal goal setting and self-monitoring.
The topics will include:
- Understanding your personal risk factors for cardiovascular disease, how to read your cholesterol and blood pressure results and understand medications
- Getting started with goal setting and making changes for life
- Heart Health Nutrition – with a specific focus on cholesterol and blood pressure
- How to read food labels
- Weight management – working towards your best weight
- Physical activity and exercise for heart health
- Stress management
- Goal setting and maintaining changes
The cost for the programme is €75, which will go towards funding Croí’s work in cardiovascular disease prevention.
