Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about one in four deaths. In this episode of "Talk with a Doc: Lifecycle," Dr. Kyler Barkley, a cardiologist at Covenant Heart and Vascular, discusses preventing heart disease, lowering risk factors, and recognizing symptoms. Understanding these can help you take control of your heart health and reduce serious complications. Listen to Dr. Barkley and find out what you should be doing to take better control of your heart and help lower those statistics.

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