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21 Steps to a Healthy Heart

Not every heart-health change pulls the same weight. Twenty-one steps, ranked by how much each one matters, from blood pressure and cholesterol down to standing more and keeping your friends close.

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Can Nuts Heal the Body?

No nut heals anything on its own, but the research shows what each one actually does. Here is the evidence on walnuts, almonds, pistachios, peanuts, hazelnuts and Brazil nuts.