Want greater protection against heart attack and stroke? It's easy; just make sure your THYROID is Tip Top. That's right, thyroid has been found to be a surprising independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. That means it might be as important to you as cholesterol or blood pressure or smoking. And the best news is that you can get a really accurate check of your thyroid function simply by going online and self-ordering one of the new home test kits. Check out www.ThyroidPower.com

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