How Old Is Your Heart?

If your heart is aging faster than you are, you may be at increased risk of a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event. Here's how you can lower that risk.

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© Klaus Vedfelt | Getty Images Many of the lifestyle choices you make determine how fast your heart ages and how long it will last.

How old will your heart be on your next birthday?

It’s not a silly question. If you are an adult, there’s a good chance that your heart is aging faster than you are. Having an older heart increases the likelihood you will have a fatal or nonfatal heart attack, stroke or other vascular event, and have it at an earlier age.

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