From the Tufts Heart-Healthy Lifestyle issue of Tufts Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

1. The Heart of the Matter

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By Jim Black • April 16, 2019

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To fully appreciate the importance of following a heart-healthy lifestyle, it’s helpful to understand the impact that cardiovascular disease (a term that refers to conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels) has on the population of the United States. Consider these 2018 statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA): Cardiovascular disease is the leading […]

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