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March is National Nutrition Month®
Whether it's starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast or fueling before an athletic event, the foods you choose can make a real difference. Preparing your foods to go further by planning meals and snacks in advance can also help reduce food loss and waste....
The Four Chambers of Heart Health
Your heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles. It takes all four of these chambers working in concert to pump life-giving oxygen through your bloodstream—each chamber must function properly to prevent a catastrophic health emergency. Similarly, four areas...
5 Ways to Show You Care Without the Sweets
Are you noticing the surplus of chocolates and treats in the stores? It seems temptation is everywhere you look. But showing some love to yourself and others doesn't have to be all about the sweets. There are plenty of ways to show your love without the extra...
Put Your Sodium Smarts to the Test
February is American Heart Month. Take the Million Hearts quiz to see if you’re a sodium smarty and learn about ways to reduce sodium at home, at the grocery store, and more! [wp_quiz id="1697"]
#MoveWithHeart
February is American Heart Month Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Fortunately, it is largely preventable and there are many things people can do to reduce their risk, such as being more active. Join the NHLBI and itsThe Heart Truth®...
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time to show yourself some love by learning about your risks for heart disease and stroke and staying "heart healthy" for yourself and your loved ones. Cardiovascular disease (CVD)—including heart disease, stroke, and high blood...
8 Ways to Save on Prescription Medications
Worried about managing prescription drug costs? Here are some resources that may be able to help. Talk with your health care provider: Share your cost concerns with your health care provider. Are you able to take a generic medication? Is there a less costly medication...
Tackle Debt to Improve Your Health
Credit card debt and the stress that goes with it can be bad for your health. To reduce both, tackle your smallest balances first. Make this the year to get your finances in order. Large amounts of credit card debt—and the stress that goes with it—can be bad for your...
Take Action to Prevent the Flu
It's not too late to protect yourself, your family, your friends, your coworkers, and the people we support from the effects of the flu. The CDC recently released an official Health Advisory to alert doctors of increased influenza A(H3N2) activity. A colder winter can...
Winter Squash: Nutrient Powerhouse
In the depths of winter, it feels good to turn on the oven and roast some squash…
10 Healthy Foods that Won’t Break the Bank
Studies show that people that eat out 3 or more times per week eat more fat, sodium and calories and fewer vitamins, minerals, and fiber than those that eat in. Stock your kitchen with nutritious foods to save your waistline and wallet. Try these: Beans and brown...
Potassium and Your Blood Pressure
Food choices play an important role in preventing hypertension Most people know that consuming less sodium helps lower blood pressure, but the important role of potassium is often overlooked. Potassium relaxes the blood vessels so that blood flows through them more...