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Protect your Heart

July 18, 2015

Studies show that work-related stress can be bad for your heart. You can't avoid it, but you can do something to compensate for it in your leisure time.

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Studies have suggested that work-related stress is bad for the heart. But what should you do if your boss wants a presentation right away or you have 20 clients waiting? You can't escape stress all the time. But scientists have found that a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk to your heart. Avoid smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, and heavy drinking, and your body will benefit - and not just in times of stress