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- Arthritis and Heart Disease :
- Self Management
- Take Action
These changes can reduce your risk of heart disease and give you a greater sense of well-being.
- Quit smoking. Give up cigarettes, cigars and pipes permanently.
- Decrease sodium intake. Experts say Americans consume two to three times the amount of sodium the body needs.
- Use fats sparingly. Limit the use of saturated fats like butter, and choose polyunsaturated vegetable-based oils like olive oil when cooking. Avoid fried foods and processed foods containing trans fats.
- Be active often. Stick to a structured exercise program and choose more active options as you go through daily tasks.
For More Information
For additional information about heart disease, contact:
American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
1-800-AHA-USA-1 or 1-800-242-8721
www.americanheart.org
The Arthritis Foundation
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Explore the resources the Foundation has to offer.
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