Heart disease is the #1 killer in the U.S. and Canada. As bad as it is, researchers believe cardiovascular health will be even worse in the next generation of adults—that means you, teens of today. A new study from Northwestern Medicine says those currently in their teen years will probably end up dying younger than current adults from heart disease. The plaque (fatty build-up in your arteries) that can lead to heart disease in your 40s or 50s starts forming when you’re young. Keeping your heart strong means eating a healthy diet, staying active, and not smoking.
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