Healthy Healthy Huskies: Cardiovascular Health

Wednesday, May 6

Join NIU Associate Professor Elizabeth Moxley, Ph.D., RN, for an inspiring session on Cardiovascular Health!

Discover how the natural environments around us can play a powerful role in supporting heart health. In this virtual wellness talk, we’ll explore the growing research behind “greenness” — from neighborhood parks to tree‑lined streets — and how these spaces contribute to cardiovascular well‑being.

You’ll learn:
🌿 How exposure to green spaces benefits heart health.
🌿 Ways natural environments support overall wellness.
🌿 Why combining physical activity with time outdoors provides an extra boost.

This session is perfect for anyone looking to better understand the connection between nature and heart health — and how simple lifestyle choices can improve well‑being.

About the speaker:
Elizabeth Moxley, Ph.D., RN, BS, CNE, FAHA, FPCNA, is an associate professor in NIU's School of Nursing. Her work focuses on biologically based nursing research with an emphasis on exercise, cardiovascular health and disease prevention. Moxley teaches courses ranging from advanced pathophysiology to electrocardiogram interpretation and has led multiple funded research projects exploring exercise intensity, metabolic markers and cardiovascular risk in adults. Her research interests include cellular responses to physical activity, glycemic control, cardiovascular fitness and pediatric obesity.

For more information or if you have questions, contact the events team at alumnievents@niu.edu or 815-753-3528.