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The good news is that heart disease can often be prevented by simple things you can do every day. The heart care experts at The Reading Hospital Regional Heart Center invite you to learn more.

How To Love Your Heart
Here are some risk factors for heart disease you can control:

• High blood pressure –This condition can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.
• Smoking – If you smoke, your risk of developing coronary heart disease is two to four times that of nonsmokers.
• High cholesterol – The higher your total blood cholesterol, the greater your risk of coronary heart disease.
• Physical inactivity – Lack of physical activity increases your risk of coronary heart disease.
• Obesity – If you have excess body fat— especially at the waist —you’re more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke.
• Diabetes – Having diabetes increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, especially if your blood sugar is not controlled.