| What you can do to avoid a heart attack |
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Quitting smoking is the most important thing you can do to lower your risk of heart disease. By quitting smoking, you can reduce your smoking-related risk of heart disease by half after just one year. |
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Work with your doctor to reach your cholesterol target and lower your risk of heart disease. |
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Work with your doctor to continue managing your blood pressure. Lifestyle changes or medication adjustments may help you lower your risk of heart disease. |
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Get regular physical activity and eat a low-fat diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products to help reduce your risk of developing heart disease. |
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