Eight essentials for a healthy heart

  • A heart-healthy diet includes a high intake of vegetables and fruits.
    A heart-healthy diet includes a high intake of vegetables and fruits.
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States and globally. Studies throughout the past two decades indicate more than 80 percent of all cardiovascular events may be prevented by a healthy lifestyle and management of risk factors. To help Americans measure their cardiovascular health and make meaningful lifestyle changes, the American Heart Association introduced Life’s…

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