Heart Health Month: 7 New Things That We Learned Have An Effect On Our Tickers

American Heart Month: 7 New Findings About Our Tickers
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February is more than just a month to celebrate love that comes from our hearts -- it's also the month to recognize the health of our hearts.

To kick off the start of American Heart Month, we're taking a look back at what we've learned over the last year about keeping a healthy ticker. And for good reason, too: Recent research has shown that as many as one in three baby boomers will develop heart problems or have a stroke in their lives.

Check out our research roundup of factors we learned can influence your risk of heart problems:

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