The snacks your heart will thank you for

Stuff a pear in your purse for a snack or pack one in your kids’ lunch. Eating one piece of fruit that has white flesh a day, such as a pear or apple, reduces the risk of stroke by 52 percent.

Is soda affecting your heart?

Drinking two or more sugar-sweetened beverages a day may expand a woman’s waistline and increase her risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to the American Heart Association.

Spread the word about heart symptoms...

For heart awareness month, get more active on social media. Use it to spread the word about protecting your heart to let others know the unconventional symptoms to look for.