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How Healthy Is Your Heart? Take This Quiz To Find Out

Age, sex and genetics are just a few factors that can affect your risk of developing coronary heart disease

8 Proven Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure

Medication, exercise and diet changes can all help

Here’s What Your Blood Pressure Numbers Mean

An ideal blood pressure is less than 120 mm Hg systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic

The Relationship Between Your Heart Rate and Blood Pressure

Both are related to your cardiovascular system, and both can impact the other

Habits for a Healthy Heart

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7 Ways To Keep Your Heart Young

Avoid smoking, eat a good diet and exercise to prevent your heart from aging prematurely

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How Much Cholesterol Per Day Is Healthy?

There’s no limit on the amount you should have each day, but experts are focused on saturated fat

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5 Ways To Increase HDL

Lifestyle adjustments can help you raise your HDL, the ‘good’ cholesterol

Your Heart Loves a Workout

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Why Exercise Matters for Your Heart Health

Exercise lowers risk for heart conditions, improves mental health and reduces visceral fat that can compromise your organs

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Can Walking Speed Be a Sign of Your Heart Health?

Studies show those who walk faster tend to have a lower risk of heart disease

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Does It Matter What Time of Day You Exercise?

Factors like temperature, energy levels and sleep quality play a role in determining whether working out in the morning or evening is best for you

Statins and Your Health

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Taking a Statin? Here’s Why You Don’t Need CoQ10 Supplements

There’s not enough evidence to show that this supplement has any effect on muscle aches from cholesterol-lowering meds

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Do Statins Cause Weight Gain?

Statin use has been associated with weight gain but the reasons aren’t clear — and the benefits of statins far outweigh the risks

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Take Your Cholesterol Meds: Stopping Statins Can Cause Dangerous Side Effects

Stopping this critical medication on your own increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and more

Should You Rethink Sugar Substitutes?

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What You Should Know About Sugar Alcohols

Often labeled as ‘diabetes-friendly’ or ‘calorie-free,’ these sugar substitutes warrant caution

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What’s Erythritol? And Is It Bad for You?

Erythritol is found in a range of ‘diet,’ ‘sugar-free’ and ‘keto-friendly’ foods — but research has linked it to heart attack and stroke

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What You Need To Know About Allulose

Although allulose is an FDA-approved sugar substitute, more research is needed to understand its safety

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Decisions you make regarding smoking, alcohol use, meal choices and exercise can make a big difference

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