There are many myths and misconceptions about nutrition and food labels. As a care manager, I help some of my clients with their meal planning and have found that it’s easy for seniors — and consumers in general — to be led astray by clever marketing and fancy packaging.

February is American Heart Month, a national campaign to raise awareness about heart health and urge Americans to lower their risk for heart disease. Here you can find important information and resources to make sure you’re listening to your heart and know what warning signs to look for.