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Avoid Secondhand Smoke
Sure you know enough not to light up a cigarette, but exposure to secondhand smoke endangers your heart, too. A study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service found that nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or at work have a 25 to 30 percent higher risk of developing heart disease.
Stop Smoking
Giving up cigarettes can be tough, but it is possible! Although quitting isn’t easy, many former smokers have succeeded in putting tobacco behind them for good. Here are some tips that can help you become one of them.
Smoking
Smoking is a woman’s single biggest risk factor for a heart attack. It also puts you at risk for lung cancer, increases your chance of a stroke, and leads to coughing and shortness of breath. Furthermore, smoking affects the health of those around you – including your family.
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