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Keep Your Heart Healthy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease. ... Read MoreTalk to Your Doctor About Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
If you're a man age 65 to 75 and have ever smoked, ask your doctor about getting screened (tested) for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). What is AAA ... Read MoreGet Your Blood Pressure Checked
Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk for serious health problems, includin ... Read MoreGet Your Cholesterol Checked
It's important to get your cholesterol checked regularly. Too much cholesterol in your blood can cause a heart attack or a stroke. The good ne ... Read MoreEat Healthy
Eating healthy means following a healthy eating pattern that includes a variety of nutritious foods and drinks. It also means getting the number of ca ... Read MoreTalk with Your Doctor About Taking Aspirin to Prevent Disease
Taking low-dose aspirin (or “baby aspirin”) regularly can lower your risk for heart attack, stroke, and colorectal cancer. For most people, aspirin is ... Read MoreGet Active
Regular physical activity is good for everyone's health! Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving.Aim for at least 150 minutes of mode ... Read MoreDrink Alcohol Only in Moderation
If you don’t drink alcohol, there’s no reason to start. If you choose to drink, having only a moderate (limited) amount can lower your risk for health ... Read MoreEat Less Sodium: Quick Tips
Nine out of 10 Americans eat more sodium (salt) than they need. Eating too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure, which may raise your risk of h ... Read MoreManage Stress
Not all stress is bad. But long-term stress can lead to health problems. Preventing and managing long-term stress can lower your ris ... Read MoreReduce Your Risk of Stroke
You can help reduce your risk of stroke by making healthy changes. These are the most important steps you can take to lower your risk of stroke: ... Read MoreMedicines to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke: Questions for the Doctor
Statins are medicines that reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by helping to lower the amount of cholesterol and other fats in the blood. Ex ... Read MoreHealthy Eating: Conversation Starters
Sometimes a family member or friend needs encouragement to make a healthy change. Try these tips to start a conversation about eating healthy. Say ... Read MoreLower-Sodium Foods: Shopping List
Most people eat much more sodium (salt) than they need. This can lead to health problems like high blood pressure. To lower the amount of sodium in yo ... Read MoreHeart-Healthy Foods: Shopping List
When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters. Follow these tips for heart-healthy eating: Eat less saturated fat. Cut back on fatty meats a ... Read MoreHeart Health: Conversation Starters
It can be hard to talk to a family member or friend about making heart-healthy changes, but it’s important. In fact, heart disease is the leading caus ... Read MoreQuit Smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The sooner you quit, the sooner your body can start to heal. You ... Read MoreInformation Provided By health.gov
