According to Dr. Shekhar Pandey, a cardiologist from the Cambridge Cardiac Care Centre, the cure for heart disease and diabetes has been around for years, but many people either overlook it, or don’t care much for it at all.

The cure, he says, is not some kind of miracle drug developed by pharmaceutical companies. It’s composed of practical steps virtually anyone can use to eat better, be more active, quit smoking, reduce stress, and live a healthier overall lifestyle.

The key is found in a holistic or natural approach to live a better lifestyle accomplished by making small yet sure steps toward eliminating the problems brought about heart disease and diabetes. Dr. Pandey commented that the reason why many people lack the discipline to change their unhealthy lifestyle is because they try to do everything at once right away.

Apparently, it’s the little steps that count the most.

Dr. Pandey’s approach to living a healthier life will be the focus at this year’s annual Healthy Heart Day event, which takes place this Saturday at the St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School. The event starts at 8 in the morning and ends at 4 in the afternoon.

The theme for this year’s event is ‘Getting to the Heart of Diabetes’, and Dr. Pandey, along with other diabetes and heart experts are scheduled to share what they know with the audience.

Happening on the 22nd of April is Earth Day, a day that marks a global appreciation for our planet and environment. Today we’re giving you a look at some events here in the City of Cambridge, organized to support the worldwide event.

Taking place on April 17 is the Cambridge Community Clean Up, a drive that’ll clean up the areas surrounding Preston High School, Galt Arena Gardens, and Tim Hortons on Holiday Inn Drive.

Also happening on the 17th is the Green Living and Technology Fair, which takes place at St. Jacob’s Arena. Join the fair and learn simple yet effective methods on how to save energy and water.

Yet another event taking place on April 17 is Pitch-In Preston High. Students from Preston High School will be cleaning up the community for Earth Day, and everyone is invited to pitch in. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided to participants.

Happening on the Big Day itself, April 22, is the Earth Birthday Party, a celebration of the earth to be held at Victoria Park. Picnics, games, and clean ups sponsored by Tim Hortons are just some of the things to look forward to at the event.

Mark your calendars and join the effort to keep our planet clean and green!