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28 Days of Heart Health

Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart 

Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart  Thank you for joining us on this 28-day journey of heart health. We hope you’ve found it helpful and that you’ve learned something about your heart that you may not have known before.  Remember, heart health isn’t about a crash...

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Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom 

Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom  You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart health.  If you...

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Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health 

Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health  You probably know that healthy eating and regular physical activity are critically important to maintaining good heart health. But there are a number of other things you can do to give your heart an extra boost that might surprise you.  Laugh. Research has pointed...

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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life 

Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life  When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient in the days to come. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of...

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Heart Health at Any Age 

Heart Health at Any Age  Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age. Check out these pointers...

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Got Kids? Give ‘Em Heart! 

Got Kids? Give ‘Em Heart!  As a parent, there are a number of great reasons to get your kids to think of their health as a priority. And there are a number of great ways to help them do that, including regular physical activity.  Creating a more active family lifestyle can be...

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We Heart Dessert

How many of us want to beat a hasty path to the freezer for a few scoops of ice cream after dinner? While it’s nice to treat yourself from time to time, it’s important to keep the decadent desserts as a special treat, rather than an every-night occurrence.   Luckily for your...

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Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty  Consistently getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for the health of your mind and body. And it’s particularly important for your heart. Even though it keeps beating after you close your eyes, it benefits from the lowered blood pressure that...

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Your Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart 

Your Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart  Playing an active role in your preventive health is a key factor in preventing heart disease and managing your risk factors for heart problems. And one of the best preventive health measures is your annual check-up with your primary care provider....

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It Does That? Fun Facts About Your Hard-Working Heart 

It Does That? Fun Facts About Your Hard-Working Heart  Your heart is one hard-working muscle – a fascinating, giant pump that’s working every second of every minute of every day. It’s working hard for you, so let these fun facts about your heart inspire you to work a little harder to...

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