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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Heart disease is a major cause of disability and the leading cause of death in America. But controlling your risk factors may not be as difficult as you think.

FOX 4 Medical Reporter Meryl Lin McKean is Working for You with some new findings that should give hope and encouragement to many.