November highlights the latest heart and brain health news, Diabetes, Eat Smart Month, Caregivers Month and more...

November 2 - Turn your clocks back one hour as Daylight Savings Time ends. DYK: Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Children require more: 10-16 hours for ages 5 and younger, including naps; 9-12 hours for ages 6-12; and 8-10 hours for ages 13-18. Adequate sleep promotes healing, improves brain function and reduces the risk for chronic diseases. Learn how to get adequate sleep. More Life's Essential 8 tips.

World Pneumonia Day is Nov. 12th & flu season is in full swing. DYK: People with heart disease and those who have had a stroke are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications. Choose family over flu to prevent serious illness. Flu Prevention tips.

The Great American Smokeout Nov. 20th. DYK: Use of inhaled nicotine delivery products, which includes traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping, is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., including about a third of all deaths from heart disease. Roughly 40% of U.S. children ages 3-11 are exposed to secondhand smoke. Learn how to stop smoking. More Life's Essential 8 tips.

Heart Check Foods

Looking for healthier foods and ingredients for your home-cooked meals? Look for the Heart-Check mark.

Find Heart-Check Certified Foods in the Grocery Store

Healthy Eating Habits

Help your children develop healthy eating habits early in life that will bring lifelong benefits.

Healthy eating tips for the whole family

Do you have risk factors for diabetes? Prediabetes? Lifestyle changes such as losing weight, eating healthy and engaging in regular, moderate physical activity may reduce the progression of Type 2 diabetes and control Type 1 diabetes. They can also minimize other risk factors such as high blood pressure, blood cholesterol and even heart attacks and strokes.