Health Tip: Follow the 'Simple 7' For a Healthier Heart

(HealthDay News) -- For a healthier heart, follow these seven simple rules, courtesy of the American Heart Association:

1. Maintain a healthy blood pressure.
2. Keep cholesterol levels under control.
3. Lower blood sugar levels.
4. Get daily exercise.
5. Eat a healthy diet.
6. Lose excess weight.
7. Quit smoking.

-- Diana Kohnle

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