By American Heart Association | Contributor Making small, simple changes to your overall eating pattern can help you and your family stay healthy. Learn the basics of good nutrition and making healthy food and drink choices. Eating healthy can help reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and many other…
By American Heart Association | Contributor What is processed food? Most foods are processed – changed, prepared or packaged – in some way before we eat them. They fall somewhere on a spectrum from minimally processed (such as salad mix, bagged dry beans, roasted unsalted nuts or frozen fruits or…
By Britt Hemsell, Ruby Care Senior Living Advisor | Contributor When a loved one begins to need support at home, one of the first questions families ask is: “Do we need Home Health or Home Care?” These terms sound similar. They both happen in the home. They can even happen…
Family Features | Contributor The first GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) medication was approved for weight loss use more than a decade ago with new more effective versions being approved by the FDA over the past few years. As the use of these medications continues to rise, new research highlights the important…
By American Heart Association When you’re searching for health advice online, finding simple, trustworthy answers can be hard to find. But you’ve come to the right place. We compiled a list of questions based on popular internet searches, then ran them past Dr. Shawna Nesbitt, the John C. Vanatta III…
By Heart.org | Contributor Despite the best of intentions, it’s common for plans to build healthier habits to fall flat. Often, the culprit isn’t a lack of motivation or discipline; rather, it’s unrealistic expectations. Overhauling your lifestyle requires a level of commitment that isn’t always practical. Understanding your personal health…
By American Heart Association | Contributor Taking care of your heart with healthy behaviors may be at the top of your wellness priority list already, and there may be good news about the effects of adhering to expert recommendations. New information from the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease &…
By Christa Melnyk Hines | Contributor Want to bring more joy into your home this year? Try shifting your mindset. Not only can adopting a more optimistic attitude create a happier life, you’ll influence how well your kids respond to life’s daily challenges too. “Children watch their parents. They pick…
By Family Features | Contributor As you age, your doctor’s interest in your cholesterol level is likely to increase. That’s no coincidence. High cholesterol and age are two significant risk factors for heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. You may not be able…