Why do we feed our kids like this👇 Among developed nations, USA ranks: 28th in math 16th in science 18th in overall education While also ranking: #1 in childhood obesity #1 in childhood ADHD diagnosis The food we feed our kids has a direct impact on their brain development,

Cooking at home is heart medicine! Restaurant meals average 200% more calories, 300% more sodium than home-cooked meals. Your kitchen is your heart's pharmacy! 👨‍🍳 #HomeCooking #HeartHealthyMeals #LivingHeartSmart

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Tricyclic antidepressants and some antihistamines can affect heart rhythm. Always tell your cardiologist about ALL medications, including over-the-counter drugs. Drug interactions matter! ⚠️ #DrugInteractions #MedicationSafety #LivingHeartSmart

Green leafy vegetables are heart gold! Spinach, kale, arugula, and swiss chard contain nitrates that improve blood flow and lower blood pressure. Was Popeye a Cardiologist? 🥬 #LeafyGreens #NitratesForHeart #LivingHeartSmart

Heart disease remains the #1 killer globally, but 80% is preventable! Your daily choices - what you eat, how you move, how you manage stress - write your heart's future. Choose wisely! 📝 #PreventableDisease #YourChoice #LivingHeartSmart

Triglycerides above 150 mg/dL increase heart attack risk. Unlike cholesterol, triglycerides respond quickly to lifestyle changes. Lose weight, Cut refined carbs and alcohol to see rapid improvement! 📉 #Triglycerides #QuickWins #LivingHeartSmart

An 'indictment' of French Fries for being associated with increased risk of Type 2 diabetes🍟from 3 large US cohorts and meta-analysis The BMJ dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj-20… (when live)

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Eat natural and fresh foods. Changing habits takes a 3 month commitment. Start today. By Dec 1- healthy eating is your new habit.

Tai Chi is meditation in motion that benefits your heart! This gentle exercise lowers blood pressure, improves balance, and reduces stress. Ancient wisdom for modern hearts! 🧘‍♂️ #TaiChi #GentleExercise #LivingHeartSmart

Chest pain isn't always a heart attack! Anxiety, heartburn, muscle strain, and other conditions can mimic heart pain. But when in doubt, always seek immediate medical attention! 🚨 #ChestPain #WhenToWorry #LivingHeartSmart

Beans, lentils, and chickpeas are heart heroes! Rich in fiber, protein, and nutrients that lower cholesterol and blood pressure. A cup daily can reduce heart attack risk by 14%! 🫘 #Legumes #PlantProtein #LivingHeartSmart

Code Red! Avoid the red IPFs.

Goes for adults too.

It’s never too late to start. Less dementia. Less diabetes. Less death from heart disease. Less death from cancer. Movement is medicine!

Working hard to get the word out on this genetic cholesterol that puts you at risk for heart attacks. 1/5 have it----1/100 are checked for it. Living Heart Smart Podcast "Lipoprotein A: Silent Heart Disease Marker" - Tune in and enjoy! riverside.fm/shared/exporte… #RiversideFM

Exercise is CRITICAL to living your best life as you age. Your Heart AND Brain will thank you. Our Living Heart Smart Podcast- "Movement as Medicine" Intro-"Two Paths to Golden Years" - Tune in and enjoy! riverside.fm/shared/exporte… #RiversideFM

Yep. It works.

📊 Triglycerides <150 mg/dL is the goal! High triglycerides often = metabolic syndrome. Reduce simple carbs and alcohol, increase omega-3s and move more. Sometimes the simplest changes yield biggest results! #Triglycerides #MetabolicHealth #LivingHeartSmartPodcast