Cardiologists share 8 habits that keep their hearts healthy.

The House impeachment vote. Plus, a giant eyesore rankles LA city leaders.   THIS IS TODAY February 14, 2024 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, though he's likely to be acquitted in the Senate. Plus, in honor of Valentine's Day, cardiologists share their 8 daily tips to keep your heart in good shape.   The Latest   [The House voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border.]( House Republicans [voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas]( on Tuesday evening, one week after their first attempt failed on the House floor. In a 214-213 vote, Mayorkas became the second Cabinet secretary in U.S. history to be impeached, and the first in nearly 150 years, [NBC News reported](. House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a statement Mayorkas "willfully and consistently refused to comply with federal immigration laws, fueling the worst border catastrophe in American history." The matter now heads to the Senate, where Mayorkas will likely be acquitted, though the Senate is out of session until Feb. 26. [Read the latest here](. [🏗️ Unfinished towers in LA have become a magnet for graffiti artists and BASE jumpers. The city isn't happy about it.]( [Unfinished high-rise towers in downtown LA]( are straining the resources of the Los Angeles Police Department, chief Michael Moore said during a Tuesday press conference, as the Oceanview Plaza Towers have become a destination for graffiti artists and BASE jumpers. About 18 people were [arrested after all 30 floors were covered in graffiti earlier this month]( , and video emerged online Monday of a man parachuting from the top of one of the towers. "We do think that unfortunately it has become an iconic location to draw and for nefarious acts," Moore said. Mayor Karen Bass told NBC Los Angeles she thought people being in the building is "extremely dangerous." "I guarantee you tragedy will take place there if that place is not boarded up quickly," Bass said. [Read more here](. [🪲 Why kids getting lice freaks us out: What to know about myths and treatments.]( When kids get head lice, treatment can feel like a major hassle — but it’s also a [misunderstood phenomenon](, with plenty of misinformation out there. While people may associate lice with poor hygiene, [lice actually prefer a clean head]( since heavy oils can be toxic to them. One of our experts is also aiming to "flip the script" and reassure embarrassed parents that lice can be an indication that a child is just a social kid. Check out [other facts here]( to help properly combat lice. [💓 Cardiologists reveal 8 daily habits to keep your heart healthy.]( Cardiologists know firsthand how heart disease can sneak up, so [they’re sharing 8 key habits to practice]( to make sure your heart remains in good shape. Our experts say you can keep your ticker going strong by [walking most days, following the Mediterranean diet or getting adequate sleep]( . “At the end of the day, it’s all about making sure your blood pressure and cholesterol are controlled … and exercise,” Dr. Marc Eisenberg, a clinical cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York, tells TODAY.com. [See all the habits here](.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Finding time to exercise can be a challenge, but you don’t always need to carve out hours at a time to break a sweat. [“Exercise snacking”]( is when you do [quick workouts for short periods]( during the day, enabling you to get moving even if your schedule doesn’t allow you to hit the gym or go for a run. Walking, squats and wall pushups are just some of the brief burst workouts you can do. [See the other exercise snacks you can do here](.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you If you’re looking to whip up something tasty to get into the spirit of Mardi Gras, see cookbook author Toya Boudy's recipe for a [New Orleans-style red beans and rice](. The Big Easy native's dish has a cajun touch that will have your taste buds dancing. Plus, she has [a recipe for a comforting yakamein](, a soup that originated with Chinese immigrants in New Orleans, made with braised beef and noodles. [Get both here](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. What’s that they say about good things coming in bunches? Mandi Septer [adopted six sisters]( , ranging from ages 3 to 16, from foster care. Four of the children were already living with Septer when the opportunity arose to [take in the other two children](. She officially adopted them last November. “I was traditional in that I wanted to get married before I had kids,” Septer, 44, told TODAY.com. “But God had a different plan for me.” [Read more.](   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Anna Kaplan & Drew Weisholtz Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](