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Starting at age 18, you should check your blood pressure at least every 2 years. Lowering your blood pressure can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke – and can help you live a longer, healthi... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Adults age 20 and older should get their cholesterol checked with a simple blood test at least once every 5 years. Lowering your cholesterol can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke – and can... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Certain factors increase your risk of getting heart disease. You are at a higher risk if you are a woman age 55 or older, a man age 45 or older, or related to someone who had early heart disease. ... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Be Active for a Healthier Heart explains the importance of daily physical activity in the prevention of heart disease. ... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Your lifestyle is not only your best defense against heart disease and stroke, it is also your responsibility. This document provides simple solutions to cardiovascular disease prevention. By followin... Details >
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, designed this Web page as part of a campaign to increase Americans' awareness of the need to act fast ... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives. This document discusses hea... Details >
Being active has always been part of the American Indian and Alaska Native daily life. Being active is one way to keep a healthy heart. This document discusses how being active prevent heart disease a... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives today. You can do something to prevent heart disease. One way to keep healthy is not to misuse tobacco. ... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives today. Knowing your blood pressure can help you prevent heart disease. This document provides tips to lower your blo... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health