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American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine investigates strategies for controlling heart disease

An estimated 75 percent of Americans seek medical advice from their doctors each year, confirming that health care workers wield significant influence over their patients’ lifestyle choices. Unfortunately, physicians tend to underestimate their role as health counselors and don’t always suggest controlling heart disease risk factors.

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