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Flaxseed Oil: The New Fish Oil

What you can do: Gulp down two flaxseed oil capsules a day to boost healthy fat levels in your body.

FDA Warns Bayer about Unapproved Aspirin Products

What you can do: Read over-the-counter drug labels carefully, and avoid Bayer products claiming to fight osteoporosis and heart disease.

Skimping on Sleep Puts Your Health in Danger

What you can do: Use healthy sleep habits to get the protective slumber you need.

Ticker Trouble? Trade In Eggs for Whole Wheat Toast

What you can do: Put more whole wheat on your plate; cut back on high-fat dairy products.

Trans Fats Befuddle America

What you can do: Read food labels religiously to check for trans fats and, in the process, become attuned to the types of products that typically contain them.

Blood Pressure Strategies Get Short Shrift from Media

What you can do: Take hypertension seriously. Be hyper-vigilant about your calorie and salt intake if you’re aiming to lower your blood pressure.

Megastudy Shows Simple Habits Keep You Alive and Healthy

What you can do: Stop smoking; exercise at least 30 minutes a day; limit alcohol to one (for women) or two (for men) drinks a day; eat five servings each of fruits and vegetables daily.

Traffic Triples Heart Attack Risk

What you can do: Avoid driving during peak traffic hours—especially if you’re at risk for a heart attack.

Statin Drugs May Sap Your Energy

What you can do: If you take statins, consult your physician to decide if their benefits really outweigh the risks, especially if you take them to prevent, rather than treat, heart disease. Make sure you get regular exercise.

Heart Disease Drugs Don’t Help Diseased Hearts

What you can do: Take heart-health matters into your own hands, even if you’re taking medication for hypertension or high cholesterol.