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Despite broad concern about heart disease, a recent survey found that many Americans disregard some of the basic steps to support a healthy heart. In the survey, 87 percent of respondents said they are concerned about keeping their hearts healthy and 94 percent say they know how to do so. Nevertheless, while 94 percent of respondents say getting at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three times a week or more is important, only 69 percent say they actually do so. “Clearly, knowing that heart health is important and being concerned about it is not enough,” said Melina Jampolis, M.D. internist and board-certified physician and nutrition specialist. “It’s important for all Americans to change this mind-set and make heart-healthy choices.” With this in mind, WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease and Nature Made joined forces to create the 100,000 Heartbeats campaign. It gives Americans tools to keep their hearts healthy and provides easy tips on how to narrow the “proactivity gap.” The campaign features a website that lets visitors spread the word about heart health and help unlock a $100,000 donation from Nature Made to WomenHeart. Each interaction on the campaign’s website unlocks a $3 or $5 donation. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preven- Corporate Gifts (NAPSA)—There’s good news for those looking for ways to reward employees and give thanks to customers this holiday season. Quality company-branded items can be both useful and timeless. Useful ideas include: • Clothe me: How about something practical, like a warm fleece or a scarf with a subtle logo. Taking dietary supplements can promote heart health. tion, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women as well as men. Here are some simple steps you can take to get proactive about heart health: 1. Lighten the Load: Losing weight is the second-most-important thing that you can do to lower your risk of heart disease (after not smoking). Research shows that losing 10 percent of your body weight can make a significant difference. 2. Fill the Gap: Vitamins and supplements can help fill nutrition gaps in your diet. Nature Made Fish Oil contains useful omega-3 fatty acids and Nature Made CholestOff provides extra plant sterols and stanols that help maintain a healthy cholesterol level. 3. Move to the Beat: Regular exercise—it doesn’t have to be intense—helps keep your heart strong. For more heart-health tips and information, visit http://Women Heart.NatureMade.com. A leading promotional items vendor suggests that you keep the logo on the item subtle and the usefulness of the gift obvious. • Feed me: It’s said that people remember someone who sent them chocolate much more than someone who sent them a pen. Try sending a candy jar with your logo. • Protect me: Tool kits, emergency kits and quality flashlights are all gifts that people remember. • Carry me: One reusable bag will travel everywhere, from the supermarket to the beach to the library. And don’t forget everyone still needs a nice duffel bag. A leading promotional items vendor—Branders.com—suggests that you keep the logo subtle and the usefulness of the gift obvious. For more ideas and information, visit www.branders.com or call (877) 272-6337. Tips For Making Easy, Delicious Meals (NAPSA)—When it comes to making dinner, you are always looking for quick ideas to serve a great-tasting meal. With your busy schedule, cooking an exciting meal doesn’t need to involve a lot of preparation and planning. Putting a few twists on your meals by adding exciting flavors is easy, even on a busy weeknight. • Add precut vegetables from the produce aisle to chicken or beef for a quick, delicious stir-fry. Cutting meat, poultry or vegetables into smaller or thinner pieces also cuts down on cooking time. • One-dish dinners are real time-savers, plus cleanup is a snap. Try cooking beef, potatoes and carrots in the same roasting pan and enjoy the infused flavors. • Replicate your family’s favorite restaurant meals at home by using packets of specially blended seasoning mixes, which allow you to create a complete meal quickly in one skillet or casserole dish. Lawry’s has four new seasoning mixes that easily turn ordinary chicken, beef or pasta into a delicious meal the entire family will love. • Asian Style Beef & Broccoli—This easy-to-prepare stir-fry meal will remind your family of its favorite Asian restaurant. The dish combines beef, broccoli and seasonings with a hint of garlic. Serve it over rice and you have a complete, satisfying meal. • Chimichurri Burrito Casserole—Lawry’s gives the familiar burrito casserole a new Marvelous meals in minutes can be easy to achieve. twist with this traditional Latin American sauce. With a few simple fresh ingredients, mealtime just got a lot more exciting. • Mediterranean Sundried Tomato & Garlic Chicken—Add a taste of the Mediterranean to your family’s casserole. This easyto-bake casserole combines chicken, pasta, tomatoes and feta cheese to easily make an appetizing meal any night of the week. • Tuscan Style Chicken Marsala with Garlic and Basil—Chicken Marsala is a restaurant favorite, but it might not make the menu at home. This effortless version comes together on your stovetop with just a few fresh ingredients. Flavorful garlic and basil give this meal its own Tuscan flair, perfect for serving over pasta or rice. Lawry’s Seasoning Mixes are made with natural spices and contain 0 grams of trans fat per serving and no MSG. Learn More For more facts and tips, visit www.lawrys.com or you can call 1800-9-LAWRYS.