The number of times you should exercise each week to keep your arteries healthy

According to a new study, you should be exercising at least four times a week to keep your arteries unclogged and your heart young.

Leah Groth
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The 14 Best Foods for Your Heart

Keep your heart in tip-top shape with choices that are tasty, healthy and convenient for the entire family. From berries and nuts, to fish and leafy greens, find out which foods are best for your heart.

Shannon Philpott
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Are Peanuts Healthy for Your Heart?

Antioxidants, fiber, protein and minerals make peanuts part of a heart-healthy diet — as long as they're eaten in moderation.

Manuel Attard
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This Is What Happens to Your Body When You're Sedentary for Two Weeks

A new study reveals that blowing exercise off for just two weeks can result in significant changes to your health.

Hoku Krueger
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10 Crazy Cool Facts About Your Heart

From beating about 40 million times a year to pumping 100 gallons of blood through your body each hour, your heart does some pretty cool stuff. Read below for 10 of the amazing things it can do.

Paige Brettingen
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Climbing Stairs for a Flat Stomach

Not only are stairs a fantastic cardio workout, but they can also shred the fat around your waist and leave you with that flat stomach you’ve always desired.

Collette Stohler
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Structure & Functions of the Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system, including the heart, blood and blood vessels, acts as closed transport system for the body.

Allen Smith
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The Effects of Serotonin in the Cardiovascular System

MayoClinic.com points out that serotonin is a chemical produced by the body that is necessary for proper nerve cell and brain function. However, serotonin has effects that go beyond the brain, as too much or too little serotonin can affect the central nervous system, digestion and mood states.

Jamie Simpson
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How to Stay Healthy at 25 Years Old

People in their mid 20s are beginning their adult lives. Finished with college and settling into a job, a city and a lifestyle, 25-year-olds would do well to pay attention to health factors that can influence their present and future wellness.

Catalina Logan
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How Does Smoking Influence Cholesterol & Triglyceride Levels?

Most people understand that smoking causes substantial harm to lung tissue, but few realize that smoking causes more deaths from heart disease than from lung cancer.

Christine McKnelly
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Is Beef Heart Healthy?

Beef heart is a muscle like other cuts of steak, but it is more dense with a higher nutrient content and additional protein. Beef heart contains all essential amino acids, zinc, selenium and phosphorus.

Maura Shenker
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How to Make a Heart Healthy After Adderall

As of 2011, Adderall is approved to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. It is considered safe for most people who do not also have heart disease or a heart defect, according to Drugs.com.

Lillian Downey
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