"You wouldn't wait until your 50s to start saving for retirement - so why wait until your heart is already at risk to start protecting it? Heart disease is spiking among younger people, in part because people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are procrastinating on their health, according to Dr. Sadiya Khan. Khan, a professor of cardiovascular epidemiology at Northwestern University, told Business Insider that changes to your diet and exercise habits now can pay big dividends as you age."
"You can't just become older and then hope to make all these changes, she said. The earlier you understand your heart health, the better equipped you are to make healthy decisions for future you. Your heart may be aging too quickly Right now, most of us are behind in our investments to our cardiovascular health. The average American's heart is 4 to 7 years older than their calendar age, according to Khan's research."
Heart disease rates are increasing among people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s as many delay preventive health measures. Research indicates the average American heart is 4 to 7 years older than calendar age. Early changes to diet, exercise, stress reduction, and fiber intake produce substantial long-term cardiovascular benefits. An online tool can forecast a person's 30-year risk of heart attack or stroke and shows percentile rank versus peers to clarify risk and guide priorities. Framing heart health like retirement savings motivates earlier action and consistent habits to reduce future cardiovascular risk.
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