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Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy.
Heart-healthy living involves understanding your risk, making healthy choices, and taking steps to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, including coronary heart disease, the most common type. By taking preventive measures, you can lower your risk of developing heart disease that could lead to a heart attack. You can also improve your overall health and well-being.
Learn about the steps you can take to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it can often be prevented. Learn some heart-healthy tips to help you take action to reduce the risk of heart disease and its risk factors.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it can often be prevented. Learn some heart-healthy tips to help you take action to reduce the risk of heart disease and its risk factors.
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