b e t t e r HEALTH
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%
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P o i n t
difference in blood
I pressure between those
reduction in risk of heart disease
by chugging 8 oz. of cranberry
juice 3x/day
difference in blood
pressure between those
who are lonely and
those who aren’t—so
make a new friend!
talk to your doc
HDL (good) cholesterol
below 50 mg/dL is a red
flag for women. Ask
your doctor for help.
less likely to be
hospitalized for heart
disease if you get a
flu shot
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of walnuts
a day, in addition
to a healthful
diet, can make
for a 30-50%
reduction
in risk of heart
drop 10 lbs.
and thwart the likelihood
of developing type 2
diabetes and related
heart complications
1 0
g r a m s
of fiber daily decreases total
cholesterol
decrease in risk of heart
disease when you sip half
a glass of red wine a day
(but no more!)
2 0
mins.
napping, 3x/week, will
lessen your likelihood of
dying of heart disease
h o l d i n g h a n d s
slows your heart rate by
5 beats per minute,
reducing stress
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Studies have shown that small steps can dramatically help your heart.
Each of these risk reduction numbers is based on separate studies,
but the benefits all add up to a healthier you.
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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
ILLUSTRATION: HEADCASE DESIGN
