Heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases are common among the elderly that they seem inevitable, but these illnesses can actually affect young adults as well. Makati Medical Center, a top hospital in the Philippines, gives early signs of heart diseases that people should not ignore. Age, genes, unhealthy lifestyleAside from age and other genetic factors, unhealthy lifestyle choices also play a big role in developing heart diseases despite the growing health and wellness trends in today’s generation. While chest pain is an obvious sign, arm, shoulder or back pain that waxes and wanes can also be an indicator of a possible heart attack caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles. Prevention is the best way to avoid cardiovascular diseases whatever season of life you are in, so start nurturing your heart by improving your lifestyle and quitting unhealthy habits.

Source: Philippine Star February 19, 2019 10:12 UTC