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Heart Health

February is Heart Health, which makes this the perfect time to learn more about your risk for heart disease and steps you can take to reduce it. This month, learn what exercises and foods can help strengthen your heart and improve your overall health. You’ll also get to know Catherine – a local woman whose life was saved by getting a simple, 15-minute heart scan.
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Exercises for a Healthier Heart

By Jen Alberto

Your heart is like any other muscle in your body – it can be strengthened with regular exercise.

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10 Tips for Eating Heart Healthy

By Mary Gardner

Eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to improve your heart health.

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Catherine’s Story: The Lifesaving Power of Heart Scans

By Catherine Smith

Catherine has taken steps to manage her risk by watching her weight, getting regular exercise and eating healthy, but even a careful lifestyle wasn’t enough to keep heart disease from catching up with her.

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Featured Articles

Six Tips to Manage Your Child’s Screen Time

The amount of screen time your child should get varies by age. Here’s what the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends.

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Taking Steps to Address Childhood Obesity

When kids are obese, they have an 80 percent chance of staying obese their entire lives. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help your child achieve a healthy weight.

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Five Ways to Get a Healthy Meal on the Table Faster

With a bit of planning, it’s possible to get healthy food on the table. Here are a few tips.

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New Technology Improves Heart Disease Screenings & Treatment

Advances in technology are allowing more patients with heart disease to undergo successful treatment. These new devices and procedures make it possible to treat more people than we could have 10 years ago.

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Take Control of Back Pain

Back pain can affect everything from simple self-care, to your job, to how you interact with your family and friends. When your back is compromised, so is your life.

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Is it Time for a Joint Replacement?

If you find yourself unable to perform simple tasks after trying more conservative treatments, it may be time to consider a joint replacement.

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