Heart disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.

You are at higher risk of heart disease if you are

• A woman age 55 or older
• A man age 45 or older
• A person with a family history of early heart disease

You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease

• Watch your weight
• Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke
• Control your cholesterol and blood pressure
• If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation
• Get active and eat healthy
• Talk to your doctor about taking aspiring every day if you are a man over the age of 45, or a woman past menopause
• Manage stress

The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year. Everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated.

Who needs a flu vaccine? You!

This season, the Flu Ends with U!

From the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC):

• Preventing Flu
• What To Do If You Get Sick

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