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- 3. if exercise is challenging, start with just ______ minute intervals
- 9. when a blood clot blocks a vessel that feeds the brain
- 10. good cholesterol
- 11. goal blood pressure for patients with hypertension (hint: one "blank" over "blank")
- 12. most heart attacks occur on this day of the week
- 13. butter and lard are high in this type of fat and harmful to heart health
- 14. ______ grains are recommended for heart health
- 15. consuming less ______ can decrease blood pressure
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- 1. goal blood pressure for patients without hypertension (hint: one "blank" over "blank")
- 2. a class of drugs that lowers cholesterol
- 4. a fast or irregular heart beat
- 5. people at high risk for heart disease should talk to their doctor about taking this over the counter medication daily
- 6. bad cholesterol
- 7. when a blood clot blocks a vessel that feeds the heart
- 8. increase the variety of fruits and vegetables you consume by adding more of this to your diet (hint: red, yellow, green ...)
- 13. a heart healthy fish high in omega-3 fatty acids