Editor’s Note: Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. February is American Heart Month, a time when LW residents can focus on their cardiovascular health. Read on for steps everyone can take to mitigate heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, bad cholesterol, smoking, being overweight or obese and type 2 diabetes.

The Landmark Balance & Stability class is available on Fridays at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Go to https://us02web.zoom. us/j/84982522530; the meeting ID is 849 8252 2530, and the password is practice. Instructor Adrianne Rosenfeld teaches the free, 40-minute class that focuses on balance, shifting weight and cognizant activities. It broadcasts around 4:20-4:40 p.m. every day on the Spectrum Cable

MEDICARE by Sandra Teel Medicare Insurance Broker As Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period continues through Dec. 7, you’ll be invited to learn about all the new Medicare plans for 2022. There are so many new plans it can be mind-boggling. Perhaps you attended a Medicare seminar at your medical center, or maybe you sat in on a seminar because a friend told you about it, or you might have