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5 factors that increase the risk of heart disease
A healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition protect against heart disease.
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Dr. Firas Bader, a specialist in the Heart and Vascular Diseases Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, confirmed that cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks, are not limited to the elderly, but also attack young people.
He said that the factors that raise the risk of cardiovascular disease in young people are abdominal obesity, diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels.
Dr. Badr pointed to many misconceptions related to heart health, as many believe that having a good level of physical fitness, or having a normal body mass index, makes them immune to heart disease.
He pointed out that a person can have an ideal weight, but he has a high percentage of cholesterol;
Because he smokes, which is a common problem among young people, or a person may have a high percentage of abdominal fat as a result of a diet full of processed foods, all of which can negatively affect heart health.
In addition, some people often overlook the role that family history plays in increasing the risk of heart disease.
Dr. Badr advised young people that they can maintain the health of their hearts and prevent cardiovascular diseases and prevent their development by conducting regular check-ups starting from the age of 20 or earlier if they have a family history of heart disease, and being careful to exercise physical activity, and follow a diet healthy.
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Firas Badr:
“Cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks, are not limited to adults only, but also attack young people.”
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