Daylight saving time may impact your heart health
As much of the nation moved their clocks forward an hour March 8, the American Heart Association cites scientific research that indicates the spring time change may negatively impact your heart and brain health.
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DYK: 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep!
Didn’t get enough sleep? Let’s take naps.
- Learn more on how having a good sleep relates to your brain health.
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March is National Nutrition Month
DYK: Over 50% of daily calories in the average U.S. diet comes from ultraprocessed foods.
- Learn more about what makes ultraprocessed foods good or bad.
- Check out these ways you and your family can adopt a healthier eating style.
- Cooking for picky eaters? Here’s 5 tips to deal with them.
DYK: Over 50% of daily calories in the average U.S. diet comes from ultraprocessed foods.
- Learn more about what makes ultraprocessed foods good or bad.
- Check out these ways you and your family can adopt a healthier eating style.
- Cooking for picky eaters? Here’s 5 tips to deal with them.
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- For snack time, keep fresh fruit and pre-chopped or no-chop veggies on hand. Your family is more likely to grab fruits and vegetables if they’re readily available.
- Enjoy fish high in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, mackerel, trout and albacore tuna are good choices.
- A small handful of nuts or seeds can be a satisfying and healthy snack. Look for unsalted or lightly salted nuts. Almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts are all good choices.
- Vegetables and fruits are loaded with nutrients and fiber, and typically low in calories and sodium. Read more.
Women’s History Month
The road to lifelong cardiovascular health starts early, before birth. Check out how you can apply Life’s Essential 8 during your pregnancy.
03/04 – National Snack Day – Check out these tips for healthy snacking
03/06 – National Dentist Day How your dentist can screen for health concerns
