The 1 Heart-Health Habit You Should Start When You’re Young

In your 20s and 30s, heart disease can seem like a far-off concern. It’s more common among people 75 or older than in any other age group. But there’s good reason to think about your heart health decades earlier: “While young adults often associate heart disease with people in their parents’ and grandparents’ ages, it’s never too early to start prevention,” says Dr. Nieca Goldberg, a cardiologist, author, and clinical associate professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. “In fact, 80% of heart disease is preventable.” If there’s just one...