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Reducing risk

Becoming more active and improving your diet can make a tremendous difference to your heart. Taking more exercise helps reduce blood pressure, improves cholesterol levels and boosts metabolism - all of which can reduce your risk of coronary heart disease.

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Activity

Are you taking enough exercise to protect your heart?
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Smoking and alcohol

How your vices are affecting your health
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Diet and heart disease

Why you should eat more vegetables and less salt




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