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Heart-Healthy Recipe

Eating heart-healthy food doesn’t mean you have to your neglect your taste buds. No matter what you’re cooking—meats, vegetables, salads, soups, even desserts—you can make sure your food is good for your heart by choosing a recipe that’s low in saturated fats, total fat, cholesterol and sodium. Here’s one that your family is sure to enjoy.

Cranberry A…

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Nutrition

Food For Thought

How To Make Sure You’re Eating a Heart-Friendly Diet

A healthy heart starts with a healthy diet. Some foods significantly increase the risk of heart disease; others actually help prevent the condition. Here are some basic guidelines to help you create a healthier diet for your heart.

Eat Less Saturated Fats and Trans Fats: These fats are usually found in…

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Exercise Program

Heart Fitness with Dr. First Last

A Regular Exercise Program Is A Smart Way To Improve Your Heart’s Health

Couch potatoes beware!

An inactive lifestyle is one of the top contributing factors for increasing your risk for heart disease. If you’re serious about having a healthy heart, then starting a regular exercise program is one of the smartest moves you can make.

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Cholesterol

Before you order your next greasy cheeseburger and fries, you need to think about your cholesterol level.

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance produced by the liver and found in certain foods that come from animals such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy products (and cheeseburgers.) Every cell in your body contains cholesterol, which is a building block in the production of hormones…

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Are You At Risk For Heart Disease?

Nine Factors To Consider

Heart disease is a major medical problem in the United States. The more risk factors you have, the greater your chances of developing the disease. The first step in living a long and healthy life is to find out what puts you at greater risk for heart disease. The American Heart Association has identified the following risk…

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When Time Is Life

Getting to Hospital’s Emergency Room may be the key.

Every second counts when you’re having a heart attack or stroke. Take fast action by immediately calling 9-1-1. The sooner you receive emergency medical treatment, the greater your chances for survival. Today, clot-busting drugs and artery-opening medications that can stop a heart attack are most effective when given…

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Here’s To A Healthy Heart.

Now’s The Right Time To Raise Your Awareness About Heart Disease

February is National Heart Month. That’s the reason HealthPoint is devoting this issue to the topic of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of almost one million Americans each year.

What is Heart Disease?

According to Hospital’s Dr. First…

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Here’s To A Healthy Heart.

February Is National Heart Month, The Right Time To Raise Your Awareness About Heart Disease

February is National Heart Month. That’s the reason ______ is devoting this issue to the topic of heart disease. It’s an extremely important health topic. Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is the leading cause of death in the United States,…

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A Message from the CEO

To Your Health

Welcome to HealthPoint! We’re proud to offer this new and informative newsletter dedicated to helping you and your family live healthier lives.

As a consumer, knowledge about healthcare issues gives you the power to make healthy decisions. In each issue of HealthPoint, we’ll cover in detail a specific health topic, giving you the information you…

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Cholesterol

Before you order your next greasy cheeseburger and fries, you need to think about your cholesterol level.

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance produced by the liver and found in certain foods that come from animals such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy products (and cheeseburgers.) Every cell in your body contains cholesterol, which is a building block in the production of hormones…

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