In fact, nutrition is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent and manage chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. The evidence is strong enough that the American Heart Association identifies eating better as one of Life’s Essential 8, the eight key factors for improving heart health. Part of the problem is knowing what to eat as part of a healthy diet. Nutrition can feel complicated, especially when health claims can be conflicting or confusing. How much protein does one really need? What are good fats and bad fats? But the fundamentals of a heart-healthy diet have been remarkably consistent for years: eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, prioritize healthy sources of protein, and choose whole grains while minimizing sodium, processed foods, and added sugar. This was reinforced in the most recent 2026 Dietary Guidance released by the American Heart Association. Eating a healthy diet is not simply a matter of individual choice; it also depends on whether you can afford healthier foods, which often cost more. Nearly 1 in 7 U.S. households struggled with having enough food to eat at some point in 2024, according to the latest USDA data. Even foods that seem...

Speakers and participants raised their voices for those the Iranian regime seeks to silence. Their stated demand was clear: stop executions in Iran and free political prisoners. They noted that behind every execution is a human life, a family, and a future stolen, and said they stand with prisoners facing death and with the Iranian people demanding freedom and a democratic republic. The message included “No to executions. Yes to life. Yes to a free Iran.” Calls for Regime Change by the Iranian People and Organized Resistance Participants also stated “No shah, no mullahs” and called on policymakers to support regime change by the Iranian people and their organized resistance. They called on free nations to establish an international mechanism to hold Iran regime officials accountable for ongoing crimes against humanity and the persecution of political dissidents. Support for Resistance Against the IRGC-Led Regime At the Lincoln Memorial, participants remembered freedom fighters who have lost their lives for freedom in Iran and called for the United States to recognize and support their resistance against the IRGC-led terrorist regime ruling Iran. Organizers urged policymakers to hold the Iran regime accountable for surging political executions and to provide political support for Iran’s...

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Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,930 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.