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Heart Health at the Ballpark | Philadelphia News
This Thursday’s Phillies vs. Pirates game isn’t just about baseball—it’s a heart health awareness event. Over 800,000 heart attacks happen yearly, often tied to high LDL-C (bad cholesterol). The Playing with Heart campaign is using the game to urge fans to check their cholesterol levels, since elevated LDL-C can lead to artery plaque and increase stroke and heart attack risks. Former Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins—whose father died from heart disease—are on the front lines, meeting fans and sparking conversations. The goal? Empower people to talk to their doctors and take…
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