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"Want to know one thing you can do today to feel great? Check in every day for the latest women&amp;#039;s health news and what it means for you. When it comes to heart health, the old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure just might be true. New research shows that lifestyle changes like lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, quitting smoking, and becoming more physically active have done as much to reduce heart disease deaths over the past 20 years as medical advances.  The number of Americans who die of heart disease has been dropping for the past 20 years. And according to analysis by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the drop can be attributed in almost equal parts to advances in medical technology and to people making healthy choices.  So, start taking your heart health into your own hands! If you&amp;#039;re not already taking a proactive role in preventing heart disease, here are some great ways to get you started making healthy lifestyle changes. \u2022  The Heart-Healthy Lifestyle: Get into these healthy habits to help protect your heart. \u2022  Heart-Smart Suppers: You&amp;#039;ll be surprised how easy and delicious these good-for-you dishes are. \u2022  Step Right Up: Increase your physical activity by fitting more walking into your day.  Are you making a healthy lifestyle change? Tell us about it in the Comments.  \u2014Kitty Raymond Source [WebMD] "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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