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Heart Health Lecture Series

NYU Langone’s Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease hosts free educational events throughout the year through our Heart Health Lecture Series. Launched in 2015 under the direction of cardiologist Dennis A. Goodman, MD, director of integrative medicine at NYU Langone’s Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, this patient education initiative focuses on helping you take control of your heart health and work toward a healthier future.

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Presented via webinar, the Heart Health Lecture Series covers topics such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, obesity, and stress. The series also highlights the latest information related to the conditions that increase cardiovascular disease risk such as diabetes, autoimmune conditions, thrombotic disorders, and high blood pressure. Our expert speakers present the latest clinical information on scientific research, offer suggestions for better health, and provide dedicated time to answer questions from webinar participants.

Upcoming Heart Health Lectures

Registration is required for our free webinars. Please subscribe to our events calendar or check back here for updates. You can also email HeartHealth@NYULangone.org with any questions.

Learn about the latest advances in heart health from our experts. Dr. Goodman will moderate the webinar and lead the live audience Q and A for these sessions. We invite you to submit your questions for our experts in advance through the registration links.

Inflammation, Autoimmune Disease, and Heart Health

Could your autoimmune disease be affecting your heart? People living with psoriasis may face up to a 50 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease, especially when the disease is more severe.

Join NYU Langone Health cardiologist and cardio-rheumatology expert Michael S. Garshick, MD, to learn how autoimmune diseases, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus, can affect the cardiovascular system and what steps you can take to reduce your risk. Dr. Garshick will also discuss proinflammatory conditions, such as recurrent pericarditis.

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 5–6 p.m.
Register Online

Do You Need Aspirin for Heart Health?

We often hear about cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar as key measures of heart health. Platelets, tiny blood cells that help the body form clots and stop bleeding, may be less familiar, but new research is revealing that they may also play an important role in heart attack, stroke, and ongoing cardiovascular risk.

Join NYU Langone cardiologist and platelet expert Jeffrey S. Berger, MD, for an engaging talk on this emerging area of heart health. Dr. Berger will explain how platelets may affect the heart and blood vessels in ways that go beyond clotting, and how platelet-related measurements may help uncover risk that traditional factors do not fully explain.

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 5–6 p.m.
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Healthy Holiday Recipes: Easy Swaps for Your Favorite Dishes

Looking forward to the holiday season, but wondering how your favorite foods fit into a heart-healthy lifestyle?

The holidays are a time for gathering and enjoying cherished family recipes. A few simple ingredient swaps and smart cooking tips can help you build a balanced holiday plate without missing out on your favorite traditions.

Join NYU Langone clinical nutritionist Jordyn Fantuzzi, MS, RDN, CDN, for a practical and engaging webinar on heart-healthy eating during the holidays. Jordyn will share easy ways to lighten up classic recipes, build a balanced holiday menu, and make choices that support cardiovascular health all season long.

Register by November 20 and share your favorite holiday recipe for a chance to have it featured during the webinar. Jordyn, a registered dietitian, will highlight selected recipes and demonstrate easy ingredient substitutions and healthier swaps that don’t sacrifice flavor.

Date: Monday, December 7, 2026
Time: 5–6 p.m.
Register Online

Watch Our Previous Lectures

Select Heart Health Lectures can be viewed on NYU Langone’s YouTube channel. Visit our Heart Health Lecture Series playlist to view our lecture video library and to check for new content.

Examples of our lectures include the following:

Register for Information and Updates

The Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease provides email updates on heart health topics, as well as recipes, event information, program updates, and the latest clinical and scientific research news. Subscribe to our digital updates and receive Heart Health Lecture Series announcements. If you have questions or need assistance, you may also contact us at HeartHealth@nyulangone.org.