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Living in a Food Desert? Your Heart’s at Risk

Wild stat: If you have A-Fib (irregular heartbeat) and live in a food desert—aka nowhere near a real grocery store—your risk of stroke more than doubles, and your chance of dying early is nearly 4x higher. Turns out, not having access to healthy food can be just as dangerous as missing a doctor’s appointment. Docs say it’s time to ask patients about their food options, not just their meds. Who knew your zip code could matter this much? #Health #BodyHealth #FoodDesert