Most Americans’ Hearts are Older Than Their Age

by Gary Kopycinski on September 2, 2015

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Higher heart age means higher risk of heart attacks and stroke

Examples of actual age vs. heart age. Entire Infographic

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2015. Your heart may be older than you are – and that’s not good. According to a new CDC Vital Signs report, 3 out of 4 U.S. adults have a predicted heart age that is older than their actual age. This means they are at higher risk for heart attacks and stroke.