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February Is American Heart Month
We want you to take care of your heart — in February and all year long. Be physically active, eat healthier foods, get enough sleep, don't smoke, and find healthy ways to reduce stress. Doing so can help prevent heart disease and will set a great example for those around you.  
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Venice's Crazy Engineering Discover how Venetians used ingenious techniques to turn a muddy lagoon into a thriving metropolis and engineering marvel. |
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Weird Facts About Gilligan's Island Did you know the city of Denver was named after the great-great-grandfather of Bob Denver, who played Gilligan? Watch to learn more. |
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Smart Heart Health
February is the month for Valentine's Day where we show our love for others. But, February is also American Heart Month, a perfect opportunity to show some love for ourselves, particularly with regard to heart health. In addition to diet and exercise, there is technology that you can take advantage of to care for your ticker. There are the traditional products such as blood pressure monitors and heart rate monitors to keep tabs on how your heart is performing. While many of us get our blood pressure tested when we visit the doctor, for anyone with high blood pressure, more frequent measurement is essential. Home monitoring used to mean jotting down readings in a notebook. But many of today’s devices store your readings for you. Some even transmit data to your smartphone through Bluetooth technology, and allow you to share that data with your doctor. Maybe you want to tackle multiple health goals at once. Consider a heart-health app to help you track progress against your goals. Some wearable devices come with their own apps, but even apps not connected to devices can help you log and track important information, such as weight, cholesterol levels and medication. Many apps also provide tips and education on diet, exercise and healthy lifestyle changes. The AARP recommends the free Healthy Heart 2 app for heart disease patients. It can track blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol, blood glucose, medication and more. The American Heart Association has its own free app, My Cardiac Coach, to help heart attack survivors thrive in recovery. That app offers step by step guidance for developing healthy habits and access to a supportive community of fellow heart patients. When it comes to wearable devices, click to read more... 
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Cybercriminals Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) 
To create social media content that closely mimics genuine posts, cybercriminals are increasingly using AI in social media scams. It's important to be aware of this, since AI helps them more easily manipulate individuals into unknowingly sharing personal information or clicking on malicious links, leading to identity theft. Always be cautious about engaging with unknown entities on social media, and regularly review and update your privacy settings.
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Famous "Marry Me" Chicken So delicious, it might lead to a proposal! Chicken is simmered in a creamy Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. |
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Easy Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli Round out your meal with crispy, golden potatoes and tender, charred broccoli — all roasted to perfection on one sheet pan. |
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Fooducate Go on a journey toward improved health with this app, which helps you create good habits, eat more mindfully, and stay on track. Learn more... |
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Knotwords This is a mix of crossword puzzles and sudoku. Arrange the letters in each section so every word is valid, across and down. Learn more... |
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Debt Payoff Planner Billed as "your new debt payoff superpower," it provides guidance and motivation to move more quickly toward a debt-free life. Learn more... |
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Turn Old Jewelry Into New Art What can you do with old costume jewelry you never wear? Create a mixed media canvas to display or give as a gift. |
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Pinecone Flower Wreath When painted bright colors, pinecones can be quickly transformed into flowers for a gorgeous (and inexpensive) wreath. |
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