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One-minute quiz: women at risk for heart disease

October 3, 2009July 15, 2015 ~ Carolyn Thomas ~ 2 Comments

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by Carolyn Thomas  ♥  @HeartSisters

Are you a ticking time bomb when it comes to your risks of having a heart attack? Tick away here instead – tick all statements in the quiz below that apply to you.   Continue reading “One-minute quiz: women at risk for heart disease” →

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