Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Kids
People often don’t think about their heart health until they are well into adulthood. But research shows that children who start practicing heart-healthy habits have a lower risk for heart diseases later on. Here are some tips for kids and their parents to keep the young ones’ hearts healthy.
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February 19, 2014Citation:
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September 15, 2014