The heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood a day (about the size of a small swimming pool).

Whales have the largest heart of any mammal.

An octopus has three hearts.

Laughing is good for the heart.

Try this activity with your children. Have them say or write something that they love about their body and why that part is important to them. For example, ‘I love my legs because I can run and play’ or ‘I love my eyes because I can see my favorite color’ or ‘I love my stomach [Read More]

The newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans has for the first time ever provided recommendations by life stages, from birth through older adulthood. We can use these guidelines as a foundation to MAKE EVERY BITE COUNT. We can view every meal or snack as an opportunity to make the most healthful choice for ourselves and [Read More]