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For Your Heart Health Owning a Pet May Protect You from Heart Disease Owning pets is associated with reducing your risk of heart disease, and there are a variety of reasons that may be at work that influence this relationship. Learn more about the study. Share This: Life's Simple 7® | Quit Smoking with Infographic Experts say the health risks from smoking cigarettes are too significant to ignore. The addictive habit is the leading preventable cause of premature death in the United States, accounting for more than 440,000 deaths a year. Learn practical tips on how to quit today. Share This: What should you know about your insurance? Having health insurance helps you maintain your health and provides you with financial security. Having a heart condition or stroke makes it even more important. Learn more about the new Health Insurance Marketplace. Share This:   Recommended For You ... Arrhythmia: Having an arrhythmia, such as ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation could put you at risk for cardiac arrest. Learn why it matters. Caregiver: More men take on caregiver role. Learn more. Cholesterol: Fill your grill with chicken and fish at your next cookout. They're lower in saturated fat than red meat. Learn more! Diabetes: If you have diabetes, you are at greater risk for developing cardiovascular disease. That's why your health care provider may recommend one or more of the following tests to check your heart health. Heart Attack: Learn what food, supplements and other drugs could be causing interactions with your prescriptions. Heart Failure: Learn the best ways to protect your heart in the heat. Heart Valve Disease: What do you need to know about people at risk for valve disease and valve problems? What symptoms do you need to watch for? High Blood Pressure: It is estimated that three out of four Americans do not take their medication as directed. Learn more about taking your meds as directed. More Cardiovascular Conditions... AHA Science News: Natural, edible treatment offers promise for diabetics DNA particles in the blood may help speed detection of coronary artery disease On the Menu: Better Health for the Nation's Children American Heart Association Applauds New Competitive Foods Rule Read More News... Special thanks to our sponsors: Merck, maker of Coricidin HBP®, is a proud sponsor of the American Heart Association High Blood Pressure website. The Edwards Lifesciences Fund is a proud national sponsor of the American Heart Association's Valvular Disease Education Center.   In This Issue: Recommended for You Owning a Pet May Protect Your Heart Quit Smoking Infographic Health Insurance Shrimp Tacos GoRed Dog Leash AHA News Releases Watch, Learn & Live Interactive Cardiovascular Library Tips to Stop Smoking Heart-Healthy Recipes Shrimp Tacos, from Healthy Family Meals Tasty seafood tacos are all the rage, and since you can buy peeled and deveined shrimp either fresh or frozen, these are super-easy to prepare. Shopheart.org GoRed Dog Leash Support Go Red for Women with your pooch while you both strut your stuff with this nylon pet leash. Helpful Resources: Heart & Stroke Encyclopedia My Heart and Stroke News Heart-Health Quizzes Heart360® My Life Check® Getting Healthy Video Library Heart Insight Magazine American Stroke Association Warning Signs DONATE

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