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Researchers have found that obesity increases the risk of dying from heart disease, regardless of whether or not people have other well recognised risk factors such as high cholesterol or blood pressure.

Read more from the British Heart Foundation here. BHFSTUDYLINK

Taking good care of your heart and body will help to ensure a long and healthy life. Jenna Jones at the Press-Republican has written an article we would all benefit from reading.

CLICK HERE for her report on heart health and lifestyle.