Baltimore Washington Medical Center is sponsoring Heartbeat for Health, on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Severna Park Community Center. This free, informative and fun-filled event will celebrate the benefits of dance and exercise in the prevention of heart disease, while reinforcing community awareness and education about overall health and wellness. Country-line dancing, belly dancing and hip-hop demonstrations will be presented by local dance studios. Exercise demonstrations, including yoga and Zumba, will be offered by area fitness experts. Participants will have an opportunity to try each dance style and exercise.
Health screenings including cholesterol, bone density, foot, blood pressure, and educational displays for smoking cessation and heart health will be offered. Refreshments and promotional items will also be available. Cooking demonstrations and healthy snack sampling will be offered by Deliciously Nutritious. Registration is not required. Please call 410-787-4367 for more information.