Heart smart: Start by lowering cholesterol
Betsy McElfresh CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      High cholesterol could be called the silent killer because it rarely causes symptoms. Left untreated, high cholesterol can lead to heart conditions such as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and coronary artery disease
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Jump for Heart
     First-grader Jordan Eggleston jumps rope to raise money for the American Heart Association during Spring Run Elementary's fourth annual fundraising event last week.
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Lighten up
Keep a heart healthy with easy changes in diet
By Susan Nienow CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      February is American Heart Month and a good time to pick up some healthy habits. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, making diet and exercise crucial to heart health. Although not always easy, simple changes in lifestyle can make a difference.
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Heart healthy recipes that won't make you feel deprived
      Francine Kerber is a registered dietician at Bon Secours Outpatient Nutrition Center at St. Francis and a mother of 3-year-old twins. "I developed this recipe at home because my family loves this dish.
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