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Healthy HEART: ELENA KOMONINA; PHOTO: MILAN_JOVIC/E+/GETTY IMAGES
HABITS FOR KIDS
Diet, exercise and proper sleep form
the building blocks for wellness
BY ELEANOR LINAFELT
ebruary is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to
think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Eating a
well-rounded diet, exercising regularly and getting good
sleep are all important habits to form as kids and carry into
adulthood. By making heart-healthy choices a part of your
family’s routine, everyone is more likely to sustain them.

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