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Weight Loss Benefits The Heart No Matter How You Get There

01/31/2008  | CityNews.ca Staff

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How can you keep your heart healthy? The steps are simple, although sometimes sticking to them all is easier said than done. 

  • Eat a diet that will help not hurt your ticker. ( See the examples here)
  • Cut down on salt
  • Keep your bad cholesterol levels down
  • Exercise regularly and keep a regular routine
  • Control your high blood pressure
  • Control your weight
  • Keep your stress in check by setting aside time to relax
  • Avoid excess alcohol
  • Quit smoking

Take an online quiz to see whether you're at risk for a heart attack or stroke.