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06-15-2010 -- Brush your teeth, save your life?
Your heart health is linked to your dental health. Learn more about why preventing gum disease is so important in this CNN article.
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05-06-2010 -- Healthier choices for $2
Did you know you can serve rice at 10 cents per serving? AND that's for brown rice at just $2 for a 20 lb bag. Congratulations, you are taking a step for a healthier heart!
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04-15-2010 -- Walking associated with lower stroke risk in women
This spring, start a walking club to jump start your health!
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03-30-2010 -- Healthier alternatives to soda
As the weather slowly gets warmer, it's quick and easy to reach for a cool drink.
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03-27-2010 -- Recognizing heart attack symptoms
Women present heart attack symptoms different from men
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03-20-2010 -- Easy recipe: Italian green beans
Serves 4; 1/2 cup per serving
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03-17-2010 -- Quick tip
Have a can of fruit cocktail? Make it healthier!
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03-15-2010 -- What's on your plate?
March is National Nutrition Month.
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03-10-2010 -- Salt and your heart
Cutting Salt Could Prevent Almost 500,000 Heart Attacks
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03-05-2010 -- Potassium and your heart

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02-24-2010 -- Black tea and LDL
Did you know that black tea has been correlated with lowering your bad cholesterol?
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02-19-2010 -- 28 days of heart health
Today's tip: increase your physical activity
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02-14-2010 -- Have a Heart-Healthy Valentine's Day!
This Valentine's Day, protect your heart and your loved one's by choosing healthy foods and gifts.
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02-10-2010 -- 28 Days of Heart Health
Today's tip: early detection
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02-05-2010 -- National Wear Red Day®

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02-01-2010 -- 28 days of heart health
Today's tip: schedule a doctor's appointment each year
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01-01-2010 -- Healthy Woman January Newsletter

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12-15-2009 -- Join us for Heart Smart Living Classes, at a location near you!
Now you can learn AND put to practice heart-healthy concepts, conveniently located at various housing, Head Start sites, U of I Extension offices and libraries throughout the Southern Seven region.
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08-10-2009 -- LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS!
Spend some time outside enjoying the beautiful weather and supporting local farmers!
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07-21-2009 -- STUDY AFFIRMS BENEFITS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR HEART HEALTH
A recent study from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston has confirmed the value of a healthy lifestyle in observing the real life benefits of women who follow heart-healthy advice.
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07-08-2009 -- GLUCOSE CONTROL IN DIABETICS HAS ADDED BENEFITS FOR THE HEART
A new study suggests that management of diabetes is also good for the heart.
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06-11-2009 -- EATING LESS HIGH-GLYCEMIC CARBS CAN DECREASE HEART RISK
Eating lots of carbohydrates that increase blood sugar levels, such as cornflakes and white bread, can hamper blood vessel function and increase risk of developing cardiovascular conditions.
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05-18-2009 -- HIGH CONSUMPTION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ASSOCIATED WITH FEWER HEART ATTACKS
A recent study has found that diets with the most fruits and vegetables may lead to improved cardiovascular health.
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05-22-2008 -- MOVING MAKES THE DIFFERENCE: HIGHER FITNESS LEVEL LINKED TO LOWER HEART RISK
A recently released study finds that improving fitness levels, even by a little, makes a big difference for heart health.
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