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At What Age Should You Start Watching Your Heart Health?

Learn more about when you should start watching your heart health and tips for making heart-healthy changes to your everyday life!

Heart Health

Heart health is essential, and it is important to prioritize at any age! In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women, which is why it is so important to focus on your heart health. Learn more about when you should start watching your heart health and tips for making heart-healthy changes to your everyday life!  

When Do You Start? 

At what age should you start watching your heart health? The best answer is now! Starting at a young age, parents can cautiously make decisions to benefit and prioritize their child’s heart health as they grow older. Putting off your heart health can cause serious health problems and can lead to heart disease and heart attack.  

How to Promote Better Heart Health 

It is especially important for young individuals to know that they are not exempt from heart problems. Heart disease can start at any age, and it is never too early to start caring for your heart. If you want to make the choice to start living a healthier lifestyle to promote better heart health, here is what you can do!  

Understand Risk Factors 

  • Understanding and knowing your risk of heart disease can help you make changes based on those factors to overall lower your risk of developing heart disease. Here are a few common risk factors: 
  • High Blood Pressure 
  • High Cholesterol  
  • Diabetes 
  • Being Overweight  
  • Over Consumption of Alcohol  
  • Smoking 
  • Inactive Lifestyle 
  • Unhealthy Diet  

Get Screenings Regularly  

  • It is crucial to get screenings done regularly, so that you know your cholesterol and blood pressure numbers. You can start getting your blood pressure checked regularly at age 18 and cholesterol screenings between 18-20. It is usually recommended to get cholesterol testing done every 5 years. If you are looking to schedule a cardiology consultation, visit our website to find out more!  

Make Lifestyle Changes 

  • There are many lifestyle changes that you can make in your day-to-day life to improve heart health. Here are few lifestyle changes that you can incorporate into your life to prioritize your heart health: 
  • Quit Smoking  
  • Be Active Everyday  
  • Incorporate Heart-Healthy Foods into Your Diet 
  • Maintain a Healthy Weight  
  • Prioritize Quality Sleep 
  • Focus on Mental Health to Reduce Stress 

 

You can start watching your heart health today no matter what age you are. To learn more about our cardiology services visit our website or contact us with any questions!  

 

 

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