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Fix headings in polling interval section (#39484)

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If you want to define a specific interval at which your device is being polled for data, you can disable the default polling interval and create your own polling automation.
## What is data polling?
### What is data polling?
Data polling is the process of querying a device or service at regular intervals to check for updates or retrieve data. By defining a custom polling interval, you can control how frequently your system checks for new data, which can help optimize performance and reduce unnecessary network traffic.
## Why use an automation instead of changing the integration's polling configuration?
### Why use an automation instead of changing the integration's polling configuration?
Creating an automation for polling gives you more flexibility on when to poll: