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The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do If You Want to Lower Your Heart Attack Risk

A heart attack occurs in the United States every forty seconds. According to the CDC, cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death in both sexes. Also, heart attacks may strike anybody at any time, and the younger generation is seeing an increase in this medical condition.

While chest pain is a warning sign of a heart attack, women usually report other symptoms such as difficulty breathing, discomfort in the jaw or neck, nausea, or excessive weariness. It might complicate diagnosis and treatment. According to Dr. Karishma Patwa, a cardiologist at Manhattan Cardiology, there are many risk factors for heart disease in women. These include hypertension, obesity, inactivity, and family history. But the one thing you should never, ever do is revealed in this article. Read the article.

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