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Figure Skater Peggy Fleming Teams with HealthSaver: Heart Healthy Living

Date:10/25/2007

blood and causes plaque to form within artery walls, increasing the

risk for blood clots. Smoking also increases the risk of high blood

pressure, stroke and heart disease.

-- The good news is that once you quit, the risk of heart disease

automatically drops. Eventually the risk is the same as if you'd never

smoked. The risk of stroke reaches this level after approximately five

years of breaking the habit.

High Risk Requires Action

-- Diabetics have a higher risk of heart disease, so it's especially

important to control the high blood sugar levels that can damage blood

vessels and lead to stroke and heart attack. If you suffer from

diabetes, take extra care to control your weight and adopt a healthy

lifestyle that includes nutrient-rich foods and plenty of exercise. A

test for diagnostic diabetes every three years will help monitor

glucose levels.

-- The leading cause of the most common form of diabetes is excess weight.

Nearly two-thirds of American adults are overweight. Sustaining a

healthy weight is vital to your heart's health because with the extra

pounds also comes an increased risk of heart failure, high cholesterol,

high blood pressure and stroke. Luckily, shedding even seven pounds

can lower cholesterol levels. To sustain a healthy weight, it's

imperative to pair a well-balanced diet with regular physical activity.

Aim for 30 minutes of exercise per day.

A healthy body requires a healthy heart. To keep this vital organ functioning properly you must avoid harmful habits such as smoking, and adopt a nutritious diet and exercise regimen. Your heart and overall health depend on it.

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