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Protecting Your Heart by Taking Your Medication Common Reasons for Not Taking Medications Simple Steps for Sticking with Medications Enlist the Support of Your Healthcare Providers What You Need to Know About Your Prescriptions Helpful Resources Heart Medications Recipe for Good Nutrition How to Eat Healthy Ingredients for a Healthy Eating Plan Healthy Eating Plans Meal Planner Protecting Your Heart with Proper Nutrition Healthy Eating Plans for People with Heart Disease Exercise for You and Your Heart Body in Motion Before You Put On Those Sweats 1,800 Seconds is All You Need Don't Have Time for Physical Activity Stop Smoking! * Patients should check with their doctor prior to beginning any new aerobic exercise or fitness regimen. Reduce Your Risks The American Heart Association (AHA) states that the six major risk factors for coronary artery disease are¹¹⁹: Cigarette and tobacco smoke High blood pressure High blood cholesterol Physical inactivity Obesity Diabetes Smoking is at the top of the list because it represents the single greatest preventable cause of death and disability. According to the AHA, smoking increases blood pressure, decreases exercise tolerance and increases the tendency for blood to clot. Moreover, smoking increases the risk of recurrent coronary events after bypass surgery. It also decreases HDL (good) cholesterol and, when combined with a family history of heart disease, greatly increases the likelihood of developing heart disease.¹¹⁹ Throughout the Hearts in Harmony^® website, you will find recommendations to minimize your cardiovascular risks by working on your mind, body and soul and by stopping smoking. The challenge is yours! Helpful Resources Smokefree.gov http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking No reference available. Lilly is not responsible for any third party content.

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