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The Heart-Check mark makes it easy to spot heart-healthy foods in the grocery store or when dining out. Simply look for the name of the American Heart Association along with our familiar red heart with a white check mark on the package or menu. But not all red hearts you see are from the American… Read More »

What are the benefits of heart-healthy eating? Eating a heart-healthy diet is important for managing your blood pressure and reducing your risk of heart attack, stroke and other health threats. Aim to eat a diet that’s rich in: Fruits Vegetables Whole-grains Low-fat dairy products Skinless poultry and fish Nuts and legumes Non-tropical vegetable oils Limit: Saturated and… Read More »

  Coffee. Cup of joe. Java. No matter what you call it, millions of people worldwide wake up and fuel their day with it. And though consumers might be jittery about the recent court battle in California over cancer warnings, experts say most of the science actually indicates coffee could have health benefits. “The overall picture is… Read More »

   Making time for a heart-healthy lifestyle can seem overwhelming. But the good news is that making a few small simple lifestyle changes can lead to heart-healthy habits that require little thought or effort. Get creative and work heart-healthy habits into your family’s life and daily schedule.   Whether you’re a single parent or married,… Read More »

  Too busy to add more exercise to your busy schedule? When you can’t seem to make time for a full workout, try these no-sweat ways to simply move more.  Learn how to Take 10 You found your keys. You found the motivation to clean out your closet. Now you can find 30 minutes in… Read More »

The benefits of maintaining a healthy weight go far beyond improved energy and smaller clothing sizes. By losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight, you are also likely to enjoy these quality-of-life factors too. Fewer joint and muscle pains More energy and greater ability to join in desired activities Better regulation of bodily fluids and… Read More »

  You’ve made the decision to start a physical activity program — the first major step toward becoming more active. But what’s next? Although physical activity is individualized and everyone’s goals are different, adults benefit most from at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. But everyone should answer the following questions before starting a… Read More »

  Most of us are familiar with the most common barrier to a regular physical activity routine — the lack of time. Work, family obligations and other realities of daily life often get in the way of our best intentions to be more active. There are many additional barriers that vary by the person and life circumstance…. Read More »

How can you help your family be more physically active and get enough exercise to stay healthy? Get up and move more as part of your everyday routine with our easy tips and hacks. Every April, we celebrate Move More Month to encourage everyone to get active for better health. The focus of the month… Read More »

  What should your heart rate be when working out, and how can you keep track of it? Our simple chart will help keep you in the target training zone, whether you want to lose weight or just maximize your workout. Find out what normal resting and maximum heart rates are for your age and… Read More »