Braveheart: Take a stand for healthier lifestyle through St. Francis classes

INDIANAPOLIS – The St. Francis Heart Center is offering a series of free “Change of Heart” classes for the public to learn new ways to be more heart healthy and introduce them to great lifelong habits.

The path to better health begins with one step – and a series of free Change of Heart classes offered by St. Francis Heart Center. The classes are 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and are offered through May. Most are held at the St. Francis Heart Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Entrance 1.

April classes include:

Strategies for Healthy Lifestyle Changes
April 6, St. Francis Heart Center
This class will help you focus and combine your efforts on three health fronts: nutrition, exercise and behaviors. Learn how you can make positive changes for you and your family.

Heart Smart Dining
April 13, St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville, 1201 Hadley Road
April 14, St. Francis Heart Center
How many meals do you eat away from home? Here are some hints about making good choices at your favorite restaurants.

Super Shopping
April 8, Kroger, 5911 Madison Ave., Indianapolis
April 20, Marsh, 435 Town Center St. North, Mooresville
This class begins and ends in a local supermarket where our dietitian leads the tour through the aisles. Find new products and learn how to read food labels for nutritional information.

Exercise for Your Heart
April 19, St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville, 1201 Hadley Road
April 29, St. Francis Heart Center
Our exercise specialists will discuss ways to find the best exercise for you and how to make it a part of your life, not just something you “should” do.

Top 10 Tips for Health
April 21, St. Francis Heart Center
Need help wading through all the health and nutrition information out there? This class will narrow it down to 10 things you can do to achieve your health goals.

Writing from the Heart
April 22, St. Francis Heart Center
Putting thoughts into words and on paper can be a powerful and therapeutic. Learn techniques for turning your writing in something that can affect your overall health in surprising ways.

Creative Cuisine
April 27, St. Francis Heart Center
Surprise your family with new recipes that are fun to make and nutritious. Taste samples during the class!

Reduce Stress
April 7, St. Francis Heart Center
April 26, St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville, 1201 Hadley Road
May 13, St. Francis Heart Center

This three-session class goes in-depth on how to manage stress in your life and reduce its effects on your physical health. Attend one or all three! Classes are taught by James Nicolai, M.D.

To register or learn more, go to www.StFrancisHospitals.org/heart for additional dates and class offerings.