If you want to protect your heart as you age, you don't need a complicated routine or a perfect diet.What doesn't help is focusing on one "superfood" while ignoring the everyday habits that influence blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and cardiovascular fitness.

If you've been told to "eat less salt" for your heart, you're only hearing part of the story.What doesn't help is focusing on sodium alone while overlooking another important mineral: potassium.