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    Tips for Your Heart-Healthy Diet

    April 10, 2015

    A diet full of heart healthy foods can help lower your risk of heart disease. Learn which types of fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains are best for you. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition

    Tagged with: blood pressure, cholesterol, coronary artery disease, heart disease, heart healthy foods, Heart-Healthy Recipes

    tips for your heart healthy diet
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    5 Tips to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Gym

    February 7, 2015

    Check out this blog post for a few easy tips to help you when choosing a gym. Learn what kind of fitness center might be best for you, based on your goals. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: aerobics, blood pressure, cholesterol, fitness, gym, healthy lifestyle, joining a gym, personal trainer

    tips for choosing a gym
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    Heart Screenings Can Save Your Life

    January 4, 2015

    Learn about how heart screenings can provide life-saving information about your health, and where to get a heart screening. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: arrhythmia, blood pressure, BMI, body mass index, cholesterol, heart screenings, Maggie Dixon, Maggie Dixon Classic

    heart screenings
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    10 Heart Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

    December 26, 2014

    Ready to start the New Year fresh? Check out our list of heart-healthy New Year's resolutions to help you make healthier lifestyle choices in 2015. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: alcohol, cholesterol, coronary artery disease, diabetes, exercise, healthy energy, heart, heart disease, heart screenings, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, New Year's Day, New Year's resolutions, smoking, stress, winter

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    10 Ways to Reduce Heart Disease Risk

    February 1, 2014

    Learn more about ways to reduce your risk of developing heart disease with these simple tips you can add into your daily routine. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood pressure, cholesterol, exercise, heart, heart attacks, heart disease, smoking

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