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Let's talk about heart-healthy foods. 02/12/2015 Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser. Health News myhealthfinder Health Services Health Topics A to Z February is American Heart Month — and the perfect time to talk about heart-healthy foods. Check out these tips for heart-healthy eating. Eat less saturated and trans fats. Avoid fatty meats, fried foods, cakes, and cookies. Cut down on sodium (salt). Look for low-sodium or “no salt added” canned soups, vegetables, snack foods, and lunch meats. Get more fiber. Fiber is in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Tip: Spread the word about American Heart Month by forwarding this email to your friends and family!   Use this list to make heart-healthy choices at the grocery store.   Try these conversation starters to talk about heart health with someone you love. healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 02/12/2015 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Mediterranean Diet May Lower Stroke Risk, Study Finds 02/12/2015 12:00 PM EST Researchers say healthy eating plan appears to cut odds of blood clot Last Chance to Enroll in Obamacare for 2015 02/12/2015 12:00 PM EST Sign up or switch plans by Feb. 15 to avoid penalties Smile! Your Dog Is Watching 02/12/2015 12:00 PM EST Canines can discern difference between happy and angry expressions, study contends Cancer Patients Rarely Request Unneeded Tests, Treatments: Study 02/12/2015 12:00 PM EST Doctors' claims that this is fueling increasing health costs unwarranted, expert says Parents of Young Stroke Victims at Risk for PTSD, Researchers Find 02/12/2015 12:00 PM EST In small study, almost a quarter met all criteria for the trauma-induced disorder Low Vitamin D Levels in Stroke Survivors a Bad Sign, Study Finds 02/12/2015 12:00 PM EST Tied to raised risk of a severe stroke, poor recovery, researchers say Health Highlights: Feb. 12, 2015 02/12/2015 12:00 PM EST San Francisco BART Commuters May Have Been Exposed to Measles New Law Aims to Reduce Suicides Among U.S. Veterans /div Proposed Dietary Guidelines Not a Green Light to Eat What You Want 02/12/2015 12:00 PM EST People still need to limit foods with heart-damaging saturated fats and trans fats, nutritionists say Some Stroke Survivors May Face Heightened Cancer Risk, Study Shows 02/12/2015 12:00 PM EST But cancer only affected about 2 percent of those in two-year follow-up period Dehydration Linked to Greater Stroke Damage 02/12/2015 12:00 PM EST Thicker blood may be the reason why, study suggests This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .