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Heart Health
This month, for every free blood pressure test conducted at our pharmacies or a Take Care Clinic, Walgreens will donate $1 in support of the American Heart Association through the Walgreens Way To Well Committment.
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Q: What is heart-healthy exercise?
A: Any moderate-intensity physical activity that increases your heart rate and keeps it elevated for a time will benefit your heart, as well as your overall health. The current recommendation is that adults should get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each day. You don't have to do it all at one time though. You can break it into shorter periods (at least 10 minutes each) throughout the day. Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program.
Q: What does a heart-healthy diet include?
A: Include a variety of high-fiber whole grains (for example, oatmeal, whole wheat bread, popcorn), fruits and vegetables, low- or fat-free dairy products (milk, regular or frozen yogurt, cheese), nuts, seeds and legumes (almonds, peanuts, kidney beans), and lean meats, poultry and fish. Avoid foods that are high in salt, added sugar, and saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol. Limit fats and oils to 2 to 3 servings a day, and sweets to 5 or fewer servings a week.
Q: How does aspirin help protect the heart?
A: In adults with documented heart concerns, taking aspirin regularly can lower the risk of recurrent heart attack by helping prevent blood clots from forming in the arteries of the heart. Aspirin is not appropriate for everyone, so be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen.
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Some dietary supplements may interact negatively with medications or even other supplements. Consult with your doctor to determine which health regimen is best for you. The information in this section is meant to act as a guide. It is not a substitute for medical advice.
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Care Guides
Weight Loss GuideWhether you're considering weight loss or you're currently losing, read this first.
Exercise Guide
Exercise can greatly reduce your risk of many chronic diseases and improve your overall health.
Fats Explained
Fats are organic compounds that are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They are a source of energy in foods.
Exercise Stages: Where Are You?
For a person to successfully adopt a healthier behavior -- whether it's to exercise, lose weight, or stop smoking -- it may not be as simple as just deciding to do it.
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery is a good option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems.
Fast Food Tips
Most people today have less time to select, prepare, and eat food than their grandparents did.
Health Encyclopedia
Heart AttackLearn the steps you can take to prevent, identify and treat attacks.
Heart Disease Glossary
Want specifics? Get details on the many forms of this cardiovascular condition.
Visual Weight Loss
Illustrations of various biological systems associated with weight loss.
In-Depth Reports
Coronary Artery DiseaseGain a broad understanding of its factors, risks, symptoms and treatment.
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like covering of the heart.
Maintaining A Heart Healthy Diet
Achieve healthy levels of cholesterol and lipids with these inclusive guidelines.
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