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Heart disease & stroke

Cardiovascular disease—which causes heart attacks and strokes—is the leading cause of death in America. The good news: you can curb your risk by eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

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What to eat

The healthiest diet

What foods belong in your kitchen if you want to protect the arteries in your heart and brain? As long as you start with a healthy core diet—heavy on the fruits and vegetables and light on the bad fats, salt, and sweets—it’s up to you. 

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Beyond the basics

Keys to a healthy heart that you may not know

When it comes to protecting your heart, you know the basics. Don’t smoke. Keep a lid on “bad” cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar with a healthy diet and, if necessary, medications. Exercise on most days. Limit weight gain.

But you may not know about other key steps to protect the old ticker. Here are a handful.

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Recipes from The Healthy Cook

You can't get to healthy without delicious! That's where our recipes from The Healthy Cook, Kate Sherwood, come in. Search by categories like salads, soups, side dishes, vegetarian, vegan, and more.

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