Your Guide to a Healthy Heart

Discover how to maintain a healthy heart and prevent heart disease with our heart-healthy recipes, simple ways to lower your cholesterol, tips on exercise and more!

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Get Smart About Your Heart

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer among both men and women. When it comes to the health of your heart, knowledge is your best protection. Here are health tips and strategies for your entire family. View the special report.

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Step: Assess Your Risk.
Identify and learn about heart disease risk factors. This will help you find your ideal cholesterol levels, and create a plan of attack that meets your goals.

Yes, I'll Do It!

Stretch: Draft an Action Plan.
Make your cholesterol-lowering goals very specific, and list the steps you need to take to reach them. Learn to create your plan and see examples of healthy, attainable goals.

Yes, I'll Do It!

Leap: Meet and Modify Your Goals.
If one of your goals is to walk 20 minutes a day, tack on an extra 10. If you've managed to create a healthy eating habit, try folding in another. Commit to finding new ways to continue lowering your cholesterol.

Yes, I'll Do It!

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Your Guide to a Healthy Heart

Discover how to maintain a healthy heart and prevent heart disease with our heart-healthy recipes, simple ways to lower your cholesterol, tips on exercise and more!

See other topics in Ailments

Get Smart About Your Heart

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