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New research reveals how a mothers health during pregnancy can impact her childs heart health decades later. Scientists tracked over thirteen hundred mother-child pairs and found that young adults whose mothers experienced high blood pressure during pregnancy showed signs of earlier arterial aging, thicker artery walls, and higher blood pressure. These findings suggest that in-utero exposures to complications like pregnancy-associated hypertension, pre-eclampsia, and eclampsia might play a role in setting the stage for cardiovascular issues later in life. However, the good news is that most heart disease is preventable. Encouraging healthy habits early on, such as regular exercise, a nutritious diet, and avoiding smoking, can set a strong foundation for lifelong heart health.

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