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February is American Heart Month. Whether you’re about to embark on a new exercise program, you have a family history of cardiovascular disease, or you’re worried about your heart, find out which screenings you might benefit from, and why.

When you learn that you have heart failure, you may feel like your life is over. Will you have to give up your favorite activities? Will you always be short of breath? Are you always in danger? You can still live well, even with heart failure.

When your legs swell, you may feel uncomfortable and avoid travel. But leg edema isn’t just an inconvenience or minor malady. In some instances, swollen legs are a sign of heart failure. Here’s what to do if your legs swell regularly.

While your heart may feel aglow with holiday love and the start of a new year, cold winter months can put a strain on this life-sustaining muscle. If your heart loses heat, the strain increases. Here’s how to keep your heart both warm and safe.

Aunt Ethel. Your Dad. Your step-siblings. Your kids! Your boss, the holiday parties, the travel, the plans, the expense of it all! The overwhelm! How can you keep your blood pressure under control when you’re under so much holiday stress?

There’s a reason why you see heart attacks depicted on TV and movies so often: It’s the leading cause of death in the United States. Even younger people can die of cardiovascular disease. A cardiology check-up helps you beat the odds.