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A heart specialist has warned people taking medication for common conditions including high blood pressure . Dr Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic, warns that whilst "prevention" may appear "difficult" it's simpler than "treating heart disease." ‌

Fortunately, preventing the condition - which impacts millions globally - can be as straightforward as adjusting your diet or increasing physical activity - even gentle exercise such as walking . ‌

Encouraging people to incorporate these straightforward modifications into their daily lives to enhance their wellbeing, he tells those who are "prescribed medication for high blood pressure or high cholesterol" to help them "avoid the risk of a heart attack and follow your doctor's orders. ‌

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