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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. American Heart Month is a great opportunity to spread the word about preventing heart disease...

About 1 in 10 teens who have been on a date were also physically abused by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the last year. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is a national effort to raise awareness and protect teens from violence. You can help by spreading the word about teen dating violence, and ways to prevent it...

By Julia Quam, MSPH, RDN, ORISE Prevention Science Fellow, ODPHP and Janet De Jesus, MS, RD, Nutrition Advisor, ODPHP January is a time when people often reflect on the previous year and resolve to make changes. For many people, this means healthy eating and physical activity are top of mind. As a health professional, you want to support your patients or clients as they embark on healthy lifestyle changes...

Legal and policy approaches can be important tools for achieving healthier communities. The report, The Role of Law and Policy in Achieving the Healthy People 2020 Nutrition and Weight Status Goals of Increased Fruit and Vegetable Intake in the United States, provides evidence-based information and identifies priority areas that can help communities achieve Healthy People objectives.