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Certain behaviors also put you at risk for heart disease. These include:- Smoking: Smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular disease and causes approximately 1 in 4 heart disease deaths.
- Eating a poor diet: A diet that’s high in fat, salt, sugar, and cholesterol can contribute to the development of heart disease.
- Not exercising: Even though exercise reduces the risk for heart disease and early death, only about half of Americans get the recommended amount of aerobic activity.
- Drinking alcohol excessively: Heavy alcohol use can increase the risk for heart attack, heart failure, and death. Excess drinking can damage the […]
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