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Chances are, you've seen at least one dramatic movie scene in which a man suddenly clutches his chest and falls to the floor.

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.

If you're looking to lower your risk of heart disease as you age, there is great news ahead! Research indicates you can lower your risk by improving your cardiovascular fitness, even as you age.

You know you should pay more attention to your heart. Someone in your family probably has some form of heart disease. But you still haven't taken the steps or sat down to really think of ways to take control of your heart health. Don't wait. We've provided a few ways to get you started. 

Do you like salt? Do you love salt? If you answered yes to either question, you're not alone. Salt finds its way into an abundance of foods. Needless to say, this is not ideal for our health. So what can we do? 

The sweet strawberry, the perfect bite-sized blueberry, the luscious raspberry. These palate-pleasing fruits are bursting with flavor. And something more: They contain anthocyanin a potential heart-protecting chemical.