Getting this 1 health measure under control is the best way to reduce heart disease risk
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Times Bay AreaPublished August 24, 2026Updated August 24, 2026English
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Preventing heart disease is often a numbers game. Doctors measure your cholesterol levels, BMI, blood sugar and waist circumference because they can be predictors of heart trouble if they’re too high. But there’s another key number to know, keep track of and lower if it’s above healthy limits for cardiovascular health. Heart health tip of the day: Get high blood pressure under control There are so
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