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How’s your heart health? Are you at risk for a heart attack or stroke? Your doctor can do a screening to find out. The screening looks at your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and other factors to determine your risk. If you need to lower your risk,

Want to feel your best, handle stress better, have more energy, and help prevent health issues such as type 2 diabetes? Healthy eating can help! But what does healthy eating mean? It starts with adding more fruits, veggies, and whole grains to your diet.

If you’ve decided to start eating healthier, why not make an eating plan? You can start by thinking about what’s motivating you to make this change, which will help you set long- and short-term goals. Then you’ll need to decide how to track your progress.

Juicy watermelon. Luscious blueberries. Tender summer squash. Is your mouth watering yet? Whether you’re hosting a cookout, looking for a yummy side dish, or craving a snack, these popular summer fruits and vegetables won’t let you down. Adding more fruits and veggies to your diet is a great way to improve your nutrition.

It may seem overwhelming to cut out saturated fat from your diet. But you can begin by taking small steps, like using olive or canola oil instead of butter for cooking, eating leaner cuts of meat, and choosing whole grains. Remember,

Eating healthy is important. Whether you want to lose weight, have more energy, or help prevent or control health conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, eating well can help. So what does it mean to eat healthy? It really starts with eating a balanced diet from each food group—grains,

Want a healthier heart? Try upping your fruit and vegetable servings. Think of 5 servings as the minimum and strive to beat that every day. Challenge yourself to eat a fruit or vegetable with every meal. Learn how eating more fruits and veggies can help you live a heart-healthy life.

It’s sometimes hard to breathe when you have COPD. Even simple things, like getting dressed or cooking a meal, might be tough. COPD can’t be cured, but you can help prevent it from getting worse. If you smoke, the best thing you can do for yourself is to quit.

So your doctor is talking to you about taking statins to lower your cholesterol and decrease your risk of heart attack and stroke. You may want to have a say in whether or not you take this step. Your personal feelings about this decision are just as important as the medical facts.

Did you know that certain foods will raise your cholesterol levels and that other foods might help you lower them? This handy chart showing cholesterol-lowering foods can help you find out what changes in your diet may lower your cholesterol. Afraid you’ll never be able to eat red meat again or enjoy dairy products?