Im a cardiologist the heart health signs you shouldnt ignore in your 40s, 50s and 60s

Find it in your heart…to pay attention to these symptoms.Heart attacks are most common in people 65 and older, but that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear until you reach retirement age.There’s been a worrying increase among adults younger than 45, making it even more important to make healthy lifestyle choices and monitor telltale symptoms at every age.Dr.

Hannah Rosenblum, a cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, told The Post which signs and symptoms to be on the lookout for in your 40s, 50s an 60s.Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the US since the AHA was founded in 1924.The American Heart Association warns that 61% of American adults will likely develop some type of cardiovascular disease in the next 30 years as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity become more common.“People in their 40s to 60s may be at risk of developing heart disease even if they do not currently have symptoms,” Rosenblum warns.“They should follow a heart-healthy diet — i.e., low fat, sugar, and salt — and try to get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise.”In fact, trouble after 40, exercise intolerance or a change in ability to exercise could be a red flag for heart disease.“If you are usually able to run 3 miles but suddenly notice you are short of breath or have chest pain with exercise, you should see a cardiologist,” the doc said.Exercise is critical to cardiovascular health as it strengthens the heart muscle, making it more efficient at pumping blood, lowers cholesterol, and contributes to weight loss.Rosenblum’s advice echoes the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which states that adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle strengthening a week.“In addition to the cardiovascular benefits, improvements in cognitive function and memory, mood, and stress, as well as longevity, have all been documented,�...