How to prevent heart disease with lifestyle changes and medication

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• You can prevent heart disease with a healthy lifestyle: exercising 30 minutes a day and eating a healthy diet are steps in the right direction.
• Quitting smoking can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 39%.
• Constantly monitoring blood pressure so that you are aware of any signs of hypertension is also helpful in preventing heart disease. 
• This article was reviewed by Jason R. McKnight, MD, MS, a family medicine physician and clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine. 
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. There often aren't clear symptoms, but there are common risk factors: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking cigarettes, and unhealthy eating and exercise habits.  

If you think you have a high risk of heart disease, here are some key lifestyle changes to help prevent it from developing, as well as options for medication or surgery. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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