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28 Tips to Prevent Heart Disease

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year, which is about one in every four deaths. It is believed the number of cardiovascular disease deaths, mainly from heart disease and stroke, will increase to more than 23 million by the year 2030. The numbers truly make you stop and think. Building heart-healthy behaviors into your daily routine can extend your life and improve your quality of life. Staying healthy begins with knowing your risk and taking measures to protect yourself from heart disease. Here are 28 tips [...]

November 4, 2019|Nutrition|
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