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title: Cardiac Wellness (archived)
url: https://mbmi.org/archive/programs/cardiac-wellness
description: The Cardiac Wellness program pages archived from mbmi.org: a 13-week lifestyle program, a maintenance group and an extended program for state employees.
original_author: Mind/Body Medical Institute (later Benson-Henry Institute)
archived_at: https://web.archive.org/web/20070806113229/http://www.mbmi.org/programs/cardiac_weeklyprogram.asp
---
# Cardiac Wellness (archived)

How the institute's program for people with heart disease or heart risk factors was structured.

- Original author: Mind/Body Medical Institute (later Benson-Henry Institute)
- Original URL: http://www.mbmi.org/programs/cardiac_weeklyprogram.asp
- Captured: 2005-12-15 to 2020-02-07 (55 snapshots)
- Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20070806113229/http://www.mbmi.org/programs/cardiac_weeklyprogram.asp
- Current guide: https://mbmi.org/conditions/heart-health

## What this page said

The overview said that heart disease was the leading cause of death in the United States, that genetics play a role but lifestyle choices significantly influence heart health, and that more risk factors mean a higher chance of heart attack or stroke. It asked readers to consider their own risk factors.

The weekly program ran for 13 weeks in three-hour sessions of supervised exercise, mindful stretching, a relaxation response exercise, individual staff contact, a snack, group support, and education sessions on risk factors, nutrition, stress management and emotional healing. Graduates could join a self-pay maintenance group once or twice a month, and current or retired Massachusetts state employees with heart disease could join a 12-month extended program. Schedules and eligibility are historical.

## Key points from the original

- 13 weeks of three-hour sessions combining exercise, relaxation and education.
- A maintenance group followed for graduates.
- A 12-month extended program existed for Massachusetts state employees.

This is a historical record, not medical advice.