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The month of February is National Heart Month. <\/span><\/p>\n Given the massive evidence that the Mediterranean Approach is so heart healthy, this should be prescribed for heart health! <\/span><\/p>\n We created this infographic to describe the Mediterranean Approach (so much more than just the diet!).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The month of February is National Heart Month. Given the massive evidence that the Mediterranean Approach is so heart healthy, this should be prescribed for heart health! 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