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- 4. Keeping a healthy diet by eating whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat ____________ products, poultry, fish, and nuts lowers the risk of developing heart disease or a stroke.
- 5. Being physically ____________ makes an individual more at risk of developing heart disease or a stroke.
- 7. Smoking and ____________use is the leading cause of disability-adjusted life-years in the United States.
- 8. Cardiovascular Disease is the number one killer and the most ____________ disease.
- 11. Heart valve problems and heart arrhythmias can cause blood ____________.
- 12. ____________ is the waxy substance in bloodstream that is necessary for your body’s function.
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- 1. How much does heart disease cost in one day?
- 2. What is the acronym that helps determine if an individual is having indicators for a stroke?
- 3. Both stroke and heart disease can be considered ____________ , so why not take action now?
- 6. ____________ is a condition that causes blood sugar to rise to dangerous levels; and if it is untreated, this condition can lead to serious medical problems, including heart disease and stroke.
- 9. Coronary artery disease is when there is ____________ build up in blood vessels.
- 10. After having ____________, patients are much more likely to experience heart conditions even if they didn't previous have heart disease