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More than 10 million Americans have a heart attack in their legs. Are you one of them? Do you often need to sit down and put your legs up because it hurts to walk? Have you complained about how long it took a sore on your leg to heal? Have you complained about how long it took a sore on your leg to heal? You may have Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). Many people suffer from PVD and don’t even know it. Assuming the leg pain is part of normal aging, they don’t report these symptoms to their doctor until the disease reaches a critical stage. Be aware of the warning signs and do something about it before it’s too late. …

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Quitting smoking can be hard, but your health will thank you.

While there are numerous benefits to exercise and physical activity, one of the most important benefits is heart health. A sedentary lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

While heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, stroke is not far behind at No. 3, and it causes more serious long-term disabilities than any other disease.