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Keep Your Cool This Season

Taking stressful situations in stride can protect your heart in a big way, reveals a University of Hawaii study. Researchers found that people who are able to stay calm in the face of chaos have higher levels of HDL, or "good," cholesterol than those who become enraged. The trick? Have a few coping strategies, like stepping outside to frolic in the snow.

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