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Myths and Facts of Heart Disease

There are plenty of misconceptions about heart disease out there, from who can get it to how it feels. Relying on false assumptions can be dangerous to your heart. How much do you really know about your heart health? There are plenty of misconceptions about heart, from who can get it to how it feels. Let us refine the facts from the myths! Myth: Heart disease happens only to older people Fact: Heart disease can affect anyone, no matter how old they are. The fact is that your risk of heart problems get higher as your age increases Myth: Physically active and fit people are exceptional for heart diseases Fact: Regular physical activity can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Even it’s possible to develop heart diseases Myth: Diabetes won’t threaten the heart as long as the medications are consumed regularly Fact: This can delay the development of heart disease but you are still at the increased risk of heart disease & stroke Myth: “My heart is beating really f...