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A four-page fact sheet providing information to women of all ages about heart disease, risk factors, and SMART goals they can create to maintain a health heart.
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • Physical Activity and Your Heart
The Truth About Women and Heart Disease Fact Sheet

A four-page fact sheet providing information to women of all ages about heart disease, risk factors, and SMART goals they can create to maintain a healthy...

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Screenshot of the “Self-Measured Blood Pressure” provides tips and steps on self-monitoring blood pressure and is organized in the following sections: 1) Prepare for your blood pressure reading 2) Uncover your upper arm 3) Rest your arm on the table 4) Make sure your feet uncrossed and flat on the floor 5) Sit up straight in a chair 6) Take more than one measurement 3 7) Set targets 8) Record and track your measurements. Includes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; the National Heart, Lung, an
  • High Blood Pressure
Self-Measured Blood Pressure Fact Sheet

This fact sheet describes what blood pressure is and includes tips for measuring your blood pressure at home.

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Captura de pantalla de “ Información básica sobre el corazón: Lo que hay que saber para mantener su corazón sano ” incluye términos y preguntas comunes relacionados con el corazón y esta organizado en las siguientes secciones: 1) términos generales sobre el corazón 2) emergencias médicas 3) términos sobre la tensión arterial 4) términos sobre el colesterol 5) términos sobre la diabetes 6) términos sobre el control del peso y 7) preguntas que debe hacerle a su doctor. Incluye los logotipos de Departamento de
  • ¿Qué es la cardiopatía coronaria?
  • ¿Qué es un ataque cardíaco?
Información básica sobre el corazón: Lo que hay que saber para mantener su corazón sano (Heart Smart Basics: What to Know to Keep Your Heart Healthy)

Una hoja informativa con definiciones de términos comunes relacionados con el corazón y preguntas que puede hacerle a su médico para mantener su corazón...

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Screenshot of the “Heart Smart Basics: What to Know to Keep Your Heart Healthy” provides common heart-related terms and questions and is organized in the following sections: 1) general heart terms 2) medical emergencies 3) blood pressure terms 4) cholesterol terms 5) diabetes terms 6) weight control terms, and 7) questions to ask your health care provider. Includes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and The Heart Truth logos, along with a link to
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • Heart Attack
Heart Smart Basics: What to Know to Keep Yours Healthy Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides definitions for common heart-related terms, numbers you should know, and questions to ask your healthcare provider to help keep...

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Screenshot of the “My Heart Health Tracker” tracking important health numbers and is organized in the following sections: 1) weight; 2) tests to measure cholesterol; 3) test to check sugar in the blood for diabetes. Includes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and The Heart Truth logos, along with a link to The Heart Truth website.
  • Heart-Healthy Living
  • High Blood Pressure
My Heart Health Tracker

A one-page health tracker that keeps track of important numbers related to your heart health. 

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Screenshot of the “Tips to Quit Smoking” fact sheet showing the following sections: (1) Get Ready; (2) Line for Support; (3) Find Ways to Relax; and (4) Contact. There are also logos for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and The Heart Truth, along with a link to The Heart Truth website.
  • Smoking and Your Heart
Tips to Quit Smoking Fact Sheet

Smoking increases your chances of developing heart disease or having a stroke. In this fact sheet, you will learn different tips on how you can quit...

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Screenshot of the “Healthier Fats and Oils” fact sheet showing the following sections: (1) Foods Lower in Saturated fat; (2) Foods Higher in Saturated Fats. There are also logos for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and The Heart Truth, along with a link to The Heart Truth website.
  • Heart-Healthy Living
  • Overweight and Obesity
Healthier Fats and Oils Fact Sheet

Choosing fats and oils with less saturated fats leads to a healthier heart. Eating less saturated fat can help prevent heart disease. In this fact sheet...

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