Protecting Your Mind Through Lifestyle & Nutrition. Healthy lifestyle habits support memory, focus, and cognitive function as we age. Many risk factors for cognitive decline — high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking — can be reduced through healthy choices. The earlier you start, the better!

Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers, written as a ratio (120/80). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high. It is common but can be serious if not treated. Reducing hypertension prevents heart attack, stroke and kidney damage, as well as other adverse health conditions. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Risk Factors: High cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Physical Inactivity, Diabetes, Smoking, Obesity and Genetics. Eating a heart healthy diet can help control many risk factors and help prevent or slow heart disease.

Keep healthy during the holidays.

Tips on how to safely prepare and handle a Turkey.

Fiber comes from plants. It is the part of the plant that your body can’t digest and absorb. Plant foods – vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds – are rich in dietary fiber.