Heart disease deaths declined. And here's how to reduce your risk of the #1 killer

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Green, open spaces within urban environments, like Central Park in New York City, pictured here, can help people exercise more, which is one of the ways to prevent heart disease.

An annual report from the American Heart Association shows deaths from heart disease and stroke are down, encouraging news after the rate went up in the early years of the pandemic.

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