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Many people know that smoking and an unhealthy diet are harmful to the heart. But some dangers are less obvious—and may be life-threatening, according to Ashesh Parikh, DO, of Medical City Alliance and Medical Center of Fort Worth in Texas.
Here are eight lesser-known risks to your heart, and how to protect your health.
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