A top cardiologist explains why it's so important to take American Heart Health Month seriously. February is often considered the month of love, with couples and family members sending heart emojis, heart-themed...
How healthy is your heart?
February brings important focus to cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death of men and women in the U.S., and there are steps you can take today to keep your heart healthy for years to come.

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