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4 Pantry-Friendly Meals

If your refrigerator is looking pretty bare and you're out of ideas, a well-stocked pantry can literally save the day. Your pantry includes items you keep on the shelf, in the freezer, and in the refrigerator that can be stored for a long period of time.

Stuffed Peppers

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook rice to package instructions (omitting salt). While the rice is cooking, in skillet over medium heat, brown the turkey. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes more (until onion becomes translucent).

Cooking with Fresh Herbs

Want to boost flavor without adding extra fat or calories? The secret is to use fresh herbs.

6 Tips for a Heart-Healthy Family

Making simple changes can lead to heart-healthy habits. The key is to start! The American Heart Association suggests a few ways to make more time for the whole family to be heart-healthy:

8 Ways to Protect Your Medical Information

Stolen healthcare information can be sold for more money than credit card or other financial information. That’s because it often takes months or years for people to realize that their healthcare information has been taken.

Know Your Numbers

During a checkup, your doctor takes a close look at the “numbers” that offer a picture of your health. Find out why they’re important, and talk with your doctor about what your numbers are. Body mass index (BMI) GOAL 18.5 to 24.9

Heart Failure: 11 Ways to Feel Better

Many people don’t understand what heart failure is because the name makes it seem like the heart has stopped—or is about to stop—working. However, heart failure actually means that the heart isn’t pumping enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

Orzo with Vegetables, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add orzo and cook 8 minutes. Stir in sugar snap peas and edamame; let water return to a boil and then cook 2 additional minutes.

Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones to the point where they break easily—most often, bones in the hip, backbone (spine), and wrist. It’s called a “silent disease” because you may not notice any changes until a bone breaks.