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Heart Health For Life is a 10-week, evidence-informed workplace wellness program designed to help employees better understand, manage, and improve their blood pressure through sustainable lifestyle change and supportive coaching. Grounded in principles from self-measured blood pressure monitoring (SMBP), lifestyle medicine, and behavior change science, the program combines education, accountability, and skill-building in a supportive group environment.
Program Overview
Each week focuses on a key driver of cardiovascular health, including physical activity, sleep, nutrition, stress management, weight management, and long-term behavior change. Participants learn practical strategies they can immediately apply in their daily lives, while tracking their progress through regular blood pressure monitoring and habit-based goals.
Program Highlights:
- 10-week structured cohort experience
- Weekly 60-minute facilitated sessions
- Evidence-based lifestyle education (DASH, movement, sleep, stress)
- Behavior change and habit formation coaching
- Weekly practice of establishing and monitoring health-focused action plans
Fall 2026 Schedule
All sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 11 am-12 pm CT.
| Week | Date | Session Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 9, 2026 | Program Introduction |
| 2 | September 16, 2026 | Heart Health Basics |
| 3 | September 23, 2026 | Behavior Change |
| 4 | September 30, 2026 | Physical Activity |
| 5 | October 7, 2026 | Nutrition Part 1 |
| 6 | October 14, 2026 | Nutrition Part 2 |
| 7 | October 21, 2026 | Sleep and Recovery |
| 8 | October 28, 2026 | Stress Management |
| 9 | November 4, 2026 | Weight Management |
| 10 | November 11, 2026 | Long-Term Maintenance & Program Conclusion |
Program Registration
Participant Eligibility
To take part in this program, an individual must:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Be actively employed for University of Nebraska-Lincoln (this includes Nebraska Extension offices and University Research Centers)
- Full-time extension volunteers are eligible to participate.
Program Registration
Registration for this program opens July 31, 2026 and will remain open until all spots are filled.