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Breaking Bad Habits
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Limiting Alcohol
Alcohol may have some benefits for your heart, but it may also lead to abusive drinking and other diseases.
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Quitting Smoking
Cigarette smokers are two to four times more likely to develop coronary heart disease than nonsmokers. Smoking also doubles the risk for stroke.
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Managing Stress
High levels of cortisol from chronic stress can increase blood cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. These are traditional risk factors for heart disease.
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