Don’t miss a heart beat

Flora Proactiv is organising a series of seminars on women and heart disease.

The seminars, entitled ‘Don’t miss a beat’, will cover the major risk factors for heart disease, particularly as these relate to women.

They will also cover healthy eating guidelines for the prevention of disease and promotion of health, and discuss the advantages of physical activity to control weight and cholesterol.

The seminars are open to the public. At every session, specialists will take questions from the audience and offer advice.

Although attendance is free, space is limited so bookings are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

A seminar led by consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Alex Manche and supported by public health nutritionist Maria Ellul and personal trainer and physical instructor Laurie Pace will be held at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Flo-riana, tomorrow, from 11 a.m. to1.30 p.m.

A second seminar will be held on March 21 at the Dolmen Hotel in Buġibba, between 6 and 8.30 p.m.

It will also be led by Mr Manche and supported by nutrition, family and consumer studies specialist Suzanne Piscopo and Ms Pace.

On March 28, Mr Manche, Dr Piscopo and Inspire CEONathan Farrugia will conducta seminar at the Inspire Foundation, Marsascala, from 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. On April 10, Mr Manche will deliver a final talk at the ME.AM Chic Women’s Expo at the Malta Fairs and Conferences Centre in Ta’ Qali between 10 and 11 a.m.

The seminars are supported by The Malta Heart Foundation, Saint James Hospital and Middlesea Valletta Life.

Those wishing to parti-cipate should call 2148 4103, 2148 9383 or e-mail info@mz.com.mt.

The seminars can alsobe followed on Facebook by joining the Flora pro.activpage. Visit www.floraproactiv.co.uk.