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HOUSTON -- (February 6, 2009) --
In February, matters of the heart take center stage -- not just for Valentine's Day, but all month long. February is American Heart Month.
It's important to pay attention to heart health because cardiovascular diseases are the nation's No. 1 killer.
Experts at Baylor College of Medicine focus on ways to stay heart-healthy – from the importance of women getting enough sleep to advice about protecting your heart in a weak economy.
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