Heart Diseases--Prevention

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MEDLINEPLUS: <p><a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/heartdiseases.html'>Heart disease</a> is the leading cause of the death in the U.S. Over one quarter of all deaths are from heart disease. It is also a major cause of disability. The risk of heart disease increases as you age. You have a greater risk of heart disease if you are a man over age 45 or a woman over age 55. You also are at greater risk if you have a close family member who had heart disease at an early age.</p><p> Fortunately, there are many things you can do reduce your chances of getting heart disease. You should </p><ul> <li> Know your <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/highbloodpressure.html'>blood pressure</a> and keep it under control </li> <li> Exercise regularly </li> <li> Don't smoke </li> <li> Get tested for <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabetes.html'>diabetes</a> and if you have it, keep it under control </li> <li> Know your <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cholesterol.html'>cholesterol</a> an

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