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There's no better time than during Heart Month to get to know your heart a little better (and learn a few ways to keep it healthy)! After all, it's the only one you have. The most important step you can take to protect your heart is understanding your own individual risks for heart disease. 

Take a free heart health risk assessment.

Pop quiz: Fill the blank with the best answer: Food is_________.

1. Nutrition
2. Fuel
3. Comfort
4. Celebration
5. A link to our culture and roots
6. All the above

You're probably thinking, if it's a dietician asking the question, the answer should be numbers one or two, but you know in your heart, the answer is number six, and you're right! There are many reasons we make the food choices that we do, and nutrition is only one of them. 

Think of all the holidays we celebrate with sugar: Halloween, Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthdays, weddings, retirements, and the list goes on. The foods we call "junk foods"

"A glass of wine will help me relax." All too often people say this as a way to cope with the stress of everyday life. Phrases like, "It takes the edge off," and "Just one beer" shouldn't become your mantra when trying to unwind after a tough day at the office or a long night with the kids. Anxiety and alcohol use are often connected. Many times, people drink to relax and reduce anxiety, and in some instances, chronic alcohol abuse can lead to anxiety. 

So what can you do without reaching for the bottle of wine? 

There are several ways you can de-stress without the harmful side effects of too

The sun is out, the weather is great, the pools and beaches are open, and the ice cream trucks are out in full force. But while air conditioners crank on all across the country, most people aren't thinking about the importance of blood donation; a simple action with huge benefits. 

Summer is a historically slower time for blood donations. However, blood usage doesn't decrease during this time. In fact, the seasonal decline in donations happens to coincide with what AAA calls the 100 deadliest days of summer, which last from Memorial Day until school starts up again. These 100 days mark a

As you or your loved one get older, falls may be something that you have to plan for. Falls happen for many reasons - stiff joints, vision changes, illness or a medication that affects balance. So what can you do to help put your mind at ease and help ensure the safety of your family?

Be Prepared Before a Fall Happens

• Learn how to prevent falls and recognize the causes of falls.
• Keep a list of emergency numbers near your phone in an easy-to-access spot.
• Put a plan in place that will allow you to call someone for help if you can't get up. This includes using home monitoring systems that have a

You’ve tried compression socks and other home remedies, but your varicose veins are still painful, never mind you don’t like how they look. Can vein ablation help? 

Vein ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat conditions like varicose veins and other vein-related conditions. During the procedure, the affected vein is closed, and the vein wall collapses. Blood then reroutes through other healthy veins while the closed vein is absorbed into the body naturally. Patients will notice improvement in symptoms and appearance. The procedure is typically done in a doctor’s office, and