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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
  • What Is Coronary Heart Disease?
  • What Is a Heart Attack?

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

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. Keywords: Heart, health tracker, health, normal values, Body...

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Screenshot of the “What is Diabetes?” fact sheet showing the following sections: (1) What Happens in Your Body; (2) Why is Diabetes Dangerous? ;(3) What Are the Type of Diabetes?; (4) What Are The Symptoms?; (5) Are You At a Risk For Type 2 Diabetes?; and (6) Do You Have Diabetes? 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.
  • Overweight and Obesity
  • Coronary Heart Disease

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a serious disease. It happens when your body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it well. In this 3-page fact sheet, you will learn what...

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Screenshot of the “Use Herbs and Spices Instead of Salt” fact sheet showing a list of spices. 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

Use Herbs and Spices Instead of Salt

Choosing and preparing foods that are lower in salt and sodium might help prevent or lower high blood pressure. In this fact sheet, you will learn which...

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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

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 “Tips of Eating Out” fact sheet showing the following sections: (1) Sandwiches; (2) Main Dishes ;(3) Side Dishes; (4) Beverages; and (5) Desserts. 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

Tips for Eating Out

You don’t have to give up eating out to eat right. In this fact sheet, you will learn how to pick heart-healthy choices when eating out.

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Screenshot of the “Read Food Label” fact sheet showing the following sections: (1) Serving Size and Number of Servings; (2) Amount Per Serving;(3) Calories; and (4) Carbohydrates and Sugar; and (5) The Choice is Yours – Compare! 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

Read the Food Label

Food labels help you choose foods that are lower in calories and sugar. Watching your calories and portion sizes can make it easier to reach or stay at a...

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