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Cardiologist on American Heart Month: small changes — stop smoking, cut salt, move 15 minutes three times a week
Summary
Montefiore cardiologist Dr. Carlos Navarro told BronxNet viewers that stopping smoking, reducing salt, managing weight and short regular exercise sessions can cut cardiovascular risk; he recommended home blood-pressure checks and 7–9 hours of sleep.
In recognition of American Heart Month, Dr. Carlos Navarro, a cardiologist with Montefiore Health System, told BronxNet that modest, consistent changes can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Navarro distinguished modifiable risk factors — smoking, excess weight, physical inactivity and diet — from nonmodifiable ones like age and…
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