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    Salt is Sneaky!

    The recommended daily intake of sodium is no more than 2,400 mg1, that’s about one teaspoon!

    Cutting down the amount of sodium you eat could lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and even blindness. That’s because, for many people, salt can raise blo...

    Risk factors for stroke

         There are two types of stroke.

    • An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain.

    • A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel bursts and blood leaks into the brain.

           They both cause similar damag...

    Lifestyle changes to combat heart disease.

    HEALTHY EATING, EXERCISE, QUITTING SMOKING, MANAGING STRESS

    they can all have a profound impact on combating heart disease. Making all of these a priority may seem overwhelming. But every small positive step you take can help improve your health.

    Following a healthy diet...

    What’s high cholesterol?

    Cholesterol is a type of fat called a lipid. Your body needs some cholesterol. But if you have too much, it starts to build up in your arteries. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

    To understand what happens, think about how a clog forms...

    Risk factors for heart disease

    Heart disease isn’t just a random condition. There are a number of factors that can make you more likely to acquire this number one killer. Some are controllable, and some are not — but either way, you can take steps to increase your odds against getting heart disease.

    ...

    How to lower your blood pressure

    High blood pressure has no warning signs or symptoms — but it’s one health issue you can prevent or treat, as long as you know you have it. Have your blood pressure checked regularly!

    If you do have high blood pressure, you can often control or lower it through the foll...

    Guard your heart

    Be a heart disease hero

    Like a true hero, you put your heart into everything you do. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to your heart health. More than one in three adults in the U.S. has at least one form of heart disease. Could you be one of them? Some form...

    5 ways to help your heart.

    Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women, but research shows that you can protect your heart. Here’s how:

    Manage your blood pressure

    One of the strongest predictors of heart disease is your blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is 119/79 or below. This is...

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    Migraines: not just a regular headache.

    December 10, 2019

    Chronic conditions.

    December 3, 2019

    It’s time to quit. When it comes to smoking, be a quitter.

    November 26, 2019

    Living with lung disease.

    November 20, 2019

    Light smoking can lead to heavy damage.

    November 12, 2019

    When you quit smoking. The health benefits are immediate

    November 5, 2019

    Opioid misuse. What you need to know

    October 29, 2019

    Opioids and pain pills can be dangerous.

    October 22, 2019

    Six drug-free ways to ease pain.

    October 15, 2019

    Powerful things come in small packages.

    October 8, 2019

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