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Heart-healthy living can prevent and treat heart disease. It includes choosing healthy foods, getting more physical activity, aiming for a healthy weight, managing stress, quitting smoking, and getting enough good-quality sleep.
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NHLBI-supported research has contributed to heart failure treatments using breakthrough therapies.

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BioData Catalyst is a cloud-based ecosystem where researchers can analyze data related to NHLBI focus areas, like Long COVID, sickle cell disease, asthma, and heart disease.

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The goal of NHLBI-supported asthma research has been to discover better prevention and treatment options.

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Sickle Cell Disease Advisory Committee - Agenda, January 14, 2025

The Sickle Cell Disease Advisory Committee (SCDAC) makes recommendations on research priorities conducted or supported by NHLBI. The Co...
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Taking Care of #OurHearts Together: Building Heart-Healthy Communities

Join The Heart Truth® for "Taking Care of #OurHearts Together: Building Heart-Healthy Communities" — a panel discussion featuring exper...
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood disorders and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.

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