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Article: ABCs of preventing heart disease, stroke and heart attack
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- SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL)
- Article date:
- July 14, 2009
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By the American Heart Association
Sounds simple, doesn't it? So why is coronary heart disease the single major cause of death and stroke the No. 3 killer in the U.S.? One reason is undeniably a lack of commitment to a heart-healthy lifestyle. Your lifestyle is not only your best defense against heart disease and stroke, it's also your responsibility. A heart-healthy lifestyle includes these ideas. By following these simple steps, you can reduce all of the modifiable risk factors for heart disease, heart attack and stroke. nStop smoking. If you smoke, quit. If someone in your household smokes, encourage him/her to quit. We know it's tough. But it's tougher to recover from a heart attack or ...
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