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  1. #Hearthealth tip: Know Your Numbers. Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose. bit.ly/mD4ycE 10:00 AM May 24th via SocialOomph
  2. Fact: Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in young athletes. Learn more here: bit.ly/lBGiCB 10:00 AM May 22nd via SocialOomph
  3. Fact: American South Asians typically have a heart attack 10 years earlier than other populations. bit.ly/lCabRv 10:00 AM May 17th via SocialOomph
  4. Your risk of sudden cardiac death increases with age. Learn more about it here: bit.ly/A8YQX 10:00 AM May 15th via SocialOomph
  5. Fact: A woman dies of #heartdisease almost every MINUTE in the United States. What every woman should know: bit.ly/l8egHn 10:00 AM May 10th via SocialOomph
  6. Interesting fact: Lipoprotein levels are higher in Indians than any other ethnic group. bit.ly/fgWEvo 10:00 AM May 8th via SocialOomph
  7. Nearly 60% of Latino women are physically inactive. #BeingLatino bit.ly/4EDNpa 10:00 AM May 3rd via SocialOomph
  8. If not treated immediately, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can lead to sudden cardiac death (SCD). Learn more here: bit.ly/A8YQX 10:00 AM May 1st via SocialOomph
  9. Startling fact:Young athletes are more than twice as likely to experience sudden cardiac death than young non-athletes. bit.ly/lBGiCB 10:00 AM Apr 26th via SocialOomph
  10. Fact: South Asians tend to have coronary artery disease (CAD) earlier in life and in higher rates. bit.ly/lCabRv 10:00 AM Apr 24th via SocialOomph
  11. Here's a #hearthealth tip for you: Don't smoke and avoid second hand smoke when possible. If you smoke… QUIT! bit.ly/mD4ycE 10:00 AM Apr 19th via SocialOomph
  12. Fact: In the United States, #heartdisease is the number one killer of women. Find out more here: bit.ly/l8egHn 10:00 AM Apr 17th via SocialOomph
  13. A heart healthy lifestyle is crucial in preventing #heartdisease. bit.ly/A8YQX 10:00 AM Apr 12th via SocialOomph
  14. #Heartdisease fact: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans, across all racial & ethnic groups. bit.ly/A8YQX 10:00 AM Apr 10th via SocialOomph
  15. All adults age 20 and older should have their cholesterol levels checked at least once every 5 years bit.ly/fZ5yHb 10:00 AM Apr 5th via SocialOomph
  16. #Hearthealth tip: Try aiming for a healthy weight. The more overweight you are leads to a higher risk of #heartdisease bit.ly/mD4ycE 10:00 AM Apr 3rd via SocialOomph
  17. Fact: Asian Americans are less likely to be aware of high blood pressure or have their cholesterol levels checked. bit.ly/eColQ3 9:00 AM Mar 29th via SocialOomph
  18. High fiber foods can help reduce your risk of #heartdisease. Plus, it's good for your digestive tract & overall health. bit.ly/fZ5yHb 9:00 AM Mar 27th via SocialOomph
  19. #Hearthealth tip from @American_Heart: Fight stress with healthy habits. Here are some ideas from the @American_Heart: bit.ly/g0SfBB 9:00 AM Mar 22nd via SocialOomph
  20. Black & Latino Americans: talk to your doctor about the role race plays in your risk for #heartdisease. bit.ly/jBk9Ce #BeingLatino 9:00 AM Mar 20th via SocialOomph
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