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Everyday health and wellness tips to help you live a healthier life
2008, Issue 1 (pdf)

A Hearts a Flutter

Valentine's Day is coming and your heart can get all fluttery at the thought of your true love.

Unfortunately, not all flutters are caused by love. Sometimes heart flutters indicate arrhythmias and that is serious business.

Prevent heart disease

  • Live a heart-healthy lifestyle, including exercise and healthy diet
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Stop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke
  • Avoid stress, anger, anxiety
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine intake
  • Reduce high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels

Monitor existing disorders

  • Get regular checkups
  • Learn about and understand your risks
  • Follow treatment plans
  • Report new symptoms to your

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