How to Care for Your Heart at Every Age

Fitbit Blog – 2.9.21 (2.8.21)

While most people probably don’t think too much about the state of their heart until they reach middle age, starting some healthy habits earlier is a pretty smart idea. “While it’s never too late to change your lifestyle or approach to heart health, the earlier you start to make healthier choices, the greater the benefits,” says Donald Lloyd-Jones, MD, chair of the department of preventive medicine at Northwestern University and president-elect of American Heart Association. “The longer you spend with higher blood pressure or cholesterol, the more damage is being done to your heart and vascular system—and once that damage is done, it’s difficult if not impossible to put the horse back in the barn.”

Source: How to Care for Your Heart at Every Age – Fitbit Blog