Everyone knows how vital heart health is to our wellbeing, but did you know that heart disease is the single leading cause of death in Australia and one in 20 Australian adults is affected by cardiovascular disease?
The good news is that there are a lot of things people can do to reduce their risk when it comes to heart disease. Registered Nurse, Fatimah Lesiguez, facilitates the Cardiac Wellness Program, one integratedliving’s many award winning Wellness for Independence® programs, and she cannot speak highly enough about the benefits of educating seniors about heart health.
The program teaches participants how the heart works, risk factors for heart disease, common heart conditions and how things like diet, stress and other lifestyle factors can affect your heart health. It also provides guidance on ways to mitigate risk including healthy eating, exercise tips and managing stress.
This podcast focuses on heart health and you’re invited to listen to Fatimah’s great tips on protecting your heart. You can enjoy her wonderful philosophy on life and passion for nursing as an added bonus!
