About Leap for Life

The Leap for Life wellness and prevention program at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital is a free educational webinar for anyone at risk of cardiovascular disease—and for the families who support them. Through virtual sessions, you’ll learn simple steps you can take to protect your heart, prevent heart-related problems and improve your overall health.

Offered once a month, Leap for Life features a range of healthcare professionals who provide you with practical information about simple, consistent lifestyle choices that can make a difference for your heart. You’ll gain the confidence to take the next step in your heart-health journey and keep your heart working at its best. 

Why heart disease prevention matters

When you show your heart some love, it helps you keep loving what you do. While heart disease is one of the most common conditions in the United States, in many cases, you can take steps to prevent it or reduce your risk. Even if you’ve already been told you have heart disease, small heart-healthy habits can have a big impact on keeping your heart on track.

That’s the goal of our Leap for Life program—to give you the power to recognize your risk factors and take proactive steps that support your long-term wellness. With the right information and our team by your side, you can create a plan that your heart will love.

What you’ll learn in the workshop

Each Leap for Life session focuses on a specific topic related to lifestyle management and heart disease prevention—all designed to take simple steps that reduce your future heart risks. Our topics change each month, so there’s always something new to learn.

Through our sessions, you’ll hear from a range of medical professionals from areas like cardiac nursing, cardiac rehab, exercise physiology, nutrition and dietetics, and pharmacy. These care team members will guide you through each topic and answer your questions.

Past topics have included:

  • How your heart and cardiovascular system work
  • Heart-healthy eating, label-reading tips and recipes
  • Tips for using exercise to boost heart health
  • Understanding your heart health medications
  • Stress management techniques and resources for mental wellness
  • Managing conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and lung disease
  • What to expect during heart procedures

Who should attend

Leap for Life is designed for anyone who wants to take the first leap toward a healthier heart and lifestyle. This program is especially beneficial if you’ve had a previous heart event or if you have risk factors like:

  • High blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar
  • Family history of heart disease
  • Sedentary or high-stress lifestyle
  • Smoking or tobacco use

You don’t need a referral to attend. All are welcome to join, and our virtual format makes it even easier to learn from the comfort of home.

What to expect

All of our Leap for Life sessions are offered as virtual webinars, so you can join the conversation wherever it works for you. These free webinars are led by a variety of experienced healthcare professionals from the Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital team, who make learning easy to understand and interactive. Each session lasts an hour and includes a presentation as well as time to ask questions about the topic.

After you register for your Leap for Life session, you can expect to receive an email 24 hours before the event with the login details to join the webinar.

How to register

Our Leap for Life classes are offered monthly, typically on Tuesdays, and are free to attend. To register or learn more about upcoming sessions and topics, visit our Leap for Life events page or call us at 1.844.600.2342.

On the events page, you’ll be able to select the time that works for your schedule. After you register for our online webinar, you’ll receive login details for the Zoom meeting at the email you provide during registration.

Register for Leap for Life

More ways to care for your heart

When you’re on the path toward a healthier heart, it helps to have an expert team by your side. We’re here with the info you need to keep your heart healthy through every step. Explore more programs at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital that can help you stay active, supported and informed.

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