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You may think your journey doesn't include heart disease and stroke because these are "silent" diseases for many people. It's possible to seem healthy and still be at risk. Are you? If you don't know, you can find out where you stand with some simple tests that tell you your basic numbers-cholesterol and blood pressure. Then move on to tests that give you more details that can help direct your next steps and tells you and your doctor if treatment is working. With information, you have a head start on cutting your risk down to size.

No time like the present to take some action: Get tested regularly, watch for warning signs and get moving in the right direction — to your destination: HEALTH.

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Step 1. Learn: Find out more about heart disease and tests >
Step 2. Know Your Risk: Complete the checklist >
Step 3. Take Action: 9 things you can start doing now >

References
American Heart Association
American Stroke Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lab Tests Online
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institute on Aging
National Kidney Disease Education Program
National Stroke Association