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It works for you night and day, year

after year. Yet how often do you think

about giving that heart of yours some

TLC?

By making wise choices and keeping

your doctor in the loop, you can help

protect yourself against the No. 1

health threat: heart disease. So open

your heart to these five ideas:

Schedule a checkup—and make

it routine.

When was your last blood

pressure check? Are you due for a

cholesterol screening? These tests

can help your doctor measure your

risk of heart disease, which rises with

conditions such as high blood pressure,

high cholesterol or diabetes.

Feed your heart well.

A heart-

healthy diet includes eating plenty of

fruits, veggies and whole grains and

cutting back on foods with artery-

clogging cholesterol and saturated fats.

Step it up.

A sedentary lifestyle

boosts your risk for heart disease and

some of the health problems that

contribute to it. Avoiding the computer

or TV after work may help you find the

time for heart-healthy workouts, such

as 10-minute sessions of brisk walking

or cycling. Aim to work these short

bouts into your daily schedule so that

you get at least 2½ hours of exercise

a week. Also try to do some strength

training on two days of the week.

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PUMP UP YOUR HEART HEALTH

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Tuscan kale

and bean soup

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

2 bunches kale

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 medium carrot, thinly sliced

1 celery stalk including leaves, sliced

1 garlic clove, minced

3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes,

undrained

1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans,

rinsed and drained

1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano

Shredded Parmesan (optional)

Directions

Cut stems from kale; slice stems and

reserve. Coarsely chop kale leaves; set

aside.

In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over

medium heat. Add kale stems, onion,

carrot, celery and garlic; cook and stir

3 minutes. Stir in broth, tomatoes,

beans and marjoram; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Stir in kale leaves. Simmer 5 to

10 minutes or until kale wilts. Serve

(sprinkled with Parmesan, if desired).

Nutrition information

Amount per serving: 145 calories,

6g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol,

605mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate,

5g fiber, 5g protein.

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or call

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Upcoming classes include:

Diabetes Self-Management Class

Mondays, 5 to 7 p.m., $35. Call

for upcoming dates.

Learn how

to control your blood sugar; lower

your A1C; and manage medications,

exercise, meals and sick days.

Yum Yum Club Cooking School

Wednesdays, March 2, 16 and 30;

6 to 8 p.m.; $35 per class.

A hands-on,

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and eat delicious foods. Instruction

by an executive chef with registered

dietitians available for questions.

Fitness For Life

Thursdays, Feb. 4

through April 7, 5 to 7 p.m., $50.

This 10-session course will help you

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strength building with nutritional

balance to reach your goals for heart

health and weight loss.

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Thursdays, March 3

through May 5, 10 a.m. to noon, $50.

A brain fitness program designed to

maintain and even improve cognitive

functions in adults, including those

with normal aging memory problems.

Keep your

heart healthy all year long

Kale is

a superfood,

rich in vitamins

A, C and

B

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