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09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

07/09/2026

How physical activity is linked to well-being in daily life.

Movement is good for us, as we all know. But many people do not engage in enough physical activity in their daily lives. Because knowledge of the positive effects of movement is clearly not sufficient to induce changes in behavior, science is increasingly focusing on mood and emotional factors.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.

07/02/2026

AHA identifies 10 key factors to lower dementia and stroke risk.

In a statement published last week, the American Heart Association outlined how promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, improving environmental conditions, and expanding access to health, social, and mental health care can protect brain health and reduce the risk of stroke and dementia.

06/25/2026

Limit ultra-processed foods to lower risk of heart disease, say experts.

People who eat more ultra-processed food (UPF) have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. The report, by a group of cardiology experts from across Europe, brings together the results of all research on UPFs and cardiovascula...

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the wonderful fathers!

06/18/2026

Maintaining a healthy heart may require regular doses of positivity.

Positive psychology interventions such as mindfulness, gratitude journaling, and optimism training can consistently improve blood pressure, inflammation markers, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors within a matter of weeks, a recent study has found. However, since these benefits are associ...

07/22/2020

04/29/2020

My first billboard from 9 years ago. I approved the final draft & made a big booboo. Can you spot the mistake...mistakes?

04/29/2020