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Health and Wellness Tips for Your 30s - Mehmet Oz
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O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the January 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Test This: Follow Your Heart

With the risk of developing heart disease increasing in your 40s, now's the time to undergo a basic cardiac exam. Your doctor will note any irregular heart or breath sounds, then test your blood pressure, pulse, "good" (HDL) and "bad" (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides; your current readings will serve as a baseline for future results. Keep your levels in check until you're 50, and chances are good you'll steer clear of heart disease for the rest of your life.
Printed from Oprah.com on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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