Healthy Heart Group for Patients in west Essex

Patients with high cholesterol, high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease are being encouraged to come along to a Healthy Heart group.

South Essex Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust’s (SEPT) Healthy Heart groups are led by a dietitian, last two hours and are being held across Harlow, Epping Forest and Uttlesford.

You only need to attend one session and you’ll come away from the informal and informative session with an understanding of:

• risk factors in heart disease
• dietary and lifestyle measures to lower heart disease risks
• healthy eating for a healthier heart
• health profiles and what the numbers mean
• cholesterol lowering changes
• better blood pressure
• understanding food labels - dispelling myths
• setting goals for a healthier lifestyle

The groups launch on 4 April at 9:30 with sessions being held at Waltham Abbey Health Centre, Nuffield House, Harlow and Saffron Walden Community Hospital.

For more information, further dates or to book a place call 01279 827238.  

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