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February is American Heart Month.

Fact: heart disease is the number one killer of people living with diabetes. This shocking statistic is the reason why we’re committed to helping you keep your heart healthy. Check out our 29 tips for preventing heart disease—one a day in February—including tip #17, aspirin therapy.
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Also in this issue:

Find your true target heart rate. Read more >

Learn about fats that are good for your heart. Read more >

Use our new online tool that calculates your risk of heart disease. Read more >

Fats that fight for your heart.
	Fat is a necessary part of a healthy diet; it supplies energy and helps your body absorb important vitamins such as A, D, E and K. However, not all fats are created equal. Discover which fats are good for your heart and where you can find these unsung heroes of the food pyramid.
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Finding your target heart rate.
	Exercise is good for your waistline and your heart. Knowing your target heart rate is an important part of finding a fitness regimen that really works for you. Using a formula developed by Dr. J. Karvonen, a general surgeon, we’ll show you how to calculate your target heart rate so you know when to push harder and when to take a breather.
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New heart disease risk assessment tool.
	We’ve created an easy online tool that determines your likelihood of developing heart disease. To get started, you’ll need to know your most recent cholesterol and blood pressure levels. The assessment only takes a few minutes so log in and check it out now.

Did you know?

•		Foods with less than three grams of fat per serving are considered low fat

•		Men have a greater risk than women do of experiencing a heart attack

•		Studies show taking aspirin as soon as a heart attack is suspected may reduce the risk of complications from the heart attack


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