Heart Health Lecture Series
NYU Langone鈥檚 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 , director of integrative medicine at NYU Langone鈥檚 , this patient education initiative focuses on helping you take control of your heart health and work toward a healthier future.
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 webinars, which are free. Please , or email HeartHealth@NYULangone.org with any questions.
Heart-Healthy Diet: How to Adapt the Dietary Guidelines for Heart Disease
This presentation is given in recognition of National Nutrition Month.
The federal government鈥檚 latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans highlight whole, minimally processed foods, but the recommendations are not one-size-fits-all. If you have cardiovascular disease or other chronic health concerns, you may need to adapt the general recommendations to your specific needs, ideally in partnership with your care team.
Join NYU Langone dietitian nutritionist Nicole Lund, MPH, RDN, as she breaks down the new guidelines in clear, practical terms and explores how they apply to heart health.聽 NYU Langone cardiologist Dennis A. Goodman, MD, will moderate the session and lead a live audience Q and A, giving you the opportunity to ask your own questions.
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 5:00PM to 6:00PM
Microplastics and Human Health: How Plastics Affect Your Body
This webinar is presented in recognition of Earth Month.
Are plastics and microplastics silently affecting your health? Could environmental toxins like those found in plastic be contributing to rising rates of disease?
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with , an NYU Langone physician, researcher, and internationally recognized leader in environmental health. Dr. Trasande will share the latest evidence and ongoing research on how endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including phthalates and bisphenols, affect human health. NYU Langone cardiologist Dennis A. Goodman, MD will moderate the session and lead a live audience Q and A.
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 5:00PM to 6:00PM
Watch Our Previous Lectures
Select Heart Health Lectures can be viewed on NYU Langone鈥檚 YouTube channel. Visit our 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. .聽If you have questions or need assistance, you may also contact us at HeartHealth@nyulangone.org.