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Takes steps to improve heart health

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Schedule an appointment with your doctor to get screened for heart disease risk factors including blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels.

In addition:

If you smoke, take steps to quit.

Schedule annual physicals with your doctor.

Eat a heart-healthy diet, high in grains, fruits, and vegetables.

Participate in regular physical activity, such as running, biking, tennis, etc.

Learn what a healthy weight is for your body, and take steps to reach and maintain that weight.

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