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Cardiovascular Health Under 20: A Guide for Young People and Their Families
Episode 24
Published 1 year ago
Description
It may seem unusual to talk about heart disease in teenagers and children, but the groundwork for heart health is laid early in life. Habits formed in youth often carry into adulthood, and many cardiovascular risk factors—like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or obesity—can be silent, slowly progressing without symptoms.
In families where heart disease runs deep, understanding risk and prevention from a young age can be life-changing.