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People with depression who follow heart-healthy habits like eating well, exercising, and not smoking have a much lower chance of having a heart attack or stroke—about two-thirds lower—than those who don’t follow these habits, based on a 12-year study.
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This study found that people with depression who followed healthy lifestyle habits (like eating well, exercising, and not smoking) had much lower chances of having heart attacks or strokes—exactly what the claim says.
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