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Show Habits And Heart Ills Heart disease remains the -pleading cause of death in America today. ALTHOUGH NO single fac- -tor will prevent heart disease, good health habits are as favorable to the heart and circulatory system as they are to all body functions. If you already have some '.inn of iieart disease, suitable suita-ble medical management and good living habits can prolong life and make it more enjoyable. enjoya-ble. THE AMERICAN Medical Association offers some suggestions for the healthful living habits that will reduce the risk of heart disease. Understand heart disease, but don't fear it. Xnow about its causes and now to cope with it. LEARN your personal health status by periodic medical examinations. Discovered Dis-covered early, heart disease can often be better controlled. If you're overweight, take off those extra pounds, Eat less in the hope you will live longer to eat more. EXERCISE regularly. If -vou have heart trouble your physician will help you set your activity limits. Prevent infectious diseases if possible, and if one should occur, seek treatment promptly. ACCEPT life's challenges, come to terms with those things you cannot change, and live your life as though you expect to live forever. |