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NHLBI has developed two new In Brief fact sheets, which are concise versions of the more in depth booklets in the Your Guide series. The In Briefs featured below focus on high blood pressure and physical activity, and are the latest additions to the series. Take a look at these fact sheets during February, American Heart Month. They make great handouts for heart health education activities or as personal reminders of key steps to take !

Also, check out the Your Guide Home page at http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/yourguide for other Your Guide materials, including specially priced combinations.

Learn and Follow the DASH Eating Plan

High blood pressure affects more than 65 million–or 1 out of every 3–American adults. NHLBI has developed the In Brief: Your Guide To Lowering Your Blood Pressure With DASH fact sheet in order to succinctly communicate the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan and complement the comprehensive Your Guide booklet. Research shows that high blood pressure can be prevented–and lowered–by following the DASH eating plan, which includes eating less salt and sodium.

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Get Moving with In Brief: Your Guide To Physical Activity and Your Heart

Did you know that inactive people are nearly twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who are active? This means that regular physical activity is more than just about looking and feeling healthier. The In Brief: Your Guide To Physical Activity and Your Heart uses science-based information in a condensed format to help adults develop a safe and effective program of physical activity that can be sustained. Find out how to begin or maintain a practical activity program today!

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