Tag: cvd
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Listening To Your Heartbeat Can Save Your Life
Heart disease is one of the biggest causes of mortality around the world. And in South Africa, 30% of people have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) – more than all cancers combined. The number is rising. The South African Heart and Stroke Foundation says CVD was once thought to be a disease for the…
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Improve Your Heart Health and Longevity With Avocados
The World Health Organization reveals that Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Luckily, there’s good news. As much as 80% of heart disease (and stroke) can be prevented through a healthy lifestyle. This includes regular exercise, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and,…