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George Ruiz, MD, chair of cardiology at Geisinger, explains why knowing and managing your weight is crucial for heart health. Your weight is more than just a number on a scale; it can be a significant predictor of your risk for developing heart conditions.

🔹 Dr. Ruiz dives into how maintaining a healthy weight helps reduce the risk of heart disease, emphasizing the importance of regular weight monitoring and its impact on overall cardiovascular health.

🔹 He discusses the connection between excess weight and heart disease, including how it can contribute to high blood pressure, diabetes and elevated cholesterol levels — all of which increase the risk of heart problems.

🔹 Discover practical tips for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and understand how even small lifestyle changes can lead to substantial improvements in your heart health.

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