One of the most important ways to stay on top of your heart health is to have regular checkups with your doctor. Since “high blood pressure and high cholesterol can damage your heart and blood vessels,” according to the Mayo Clinic, you should have regular screenings for these conditions. Diabetes screenings are also important since diabetes is a risk factor for heart disease.
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