Keeping the Pressure Down
Location
Virtual Event
Date
July 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM - August 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Pricing
About
Keeping the Pressure Down empowers participants to take control of their health by adopting practical, sustainable lifestyle habits that lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
Through our 4-week series, you will:
- Understand the connection between lifestyle habits and high blood pressure risk
- Learn proven strategies to improve eating patterns and increase physical activity
- Gain actionable tips for making healthy choices part of daily routines
- Build confidence and motivation to start and sustain positive lifestyle changes
Dates: Thursdays from July 16 to August 6
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: Virtual through Zoom
Cost: $10.00 for the entire series (per person)
Space is limited, register today! After registering, you will receive a welcome email from Jessica Alfonso-Rodriguez with the Zoom information.
Questions?
Contact Jessica at the UF/IFAS Miami-Dade County Extension.
Phone: 305-679-0258 | Email: jessicaalfonso@ufl.edu
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Jessica Alfonso-Rodriguez (phone: 305-679-0258, email: jessicaalfonso@ufl.edu) at least one week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
An Equal Opportunity Institution.
Sessions
July 16, 2026
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM EDT Lesson 1: Understanding your Blood Pressure
July 23, 2026
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM EDT Lesson 2: DASHing Toward a Healthier Diet
July 30, 2026
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM EDT Lesson 3: Dash Diet - Balancing Minerals
Aug. 6, 2026
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM EDT Lesson 4: Making Healthier Meals