Heart conditions have become a common topic of concern among young adults. The World Health Organization says heart disease is the top cause of death worldwide. Ischemic heart disease is responsible for 13% of all deaths in the world. While previously, these conditions were seen only in older adults, in recent times, there has been an increase in heart diseases in people under 40.

Many people don’t know but cardiologists say so heart attack It can be felt hours, days, and even weeks before it occurs. It already gives various signals. Sometimes, severe pain in the arm or jaw can be an early sign of a heart attack. A report in DailyMail highlights lesser known early symptoms of heart attack that appear weeks earlier in young and super-fit people.

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If you are sweating more than usual and suddenly have trouble breathing even without physical exertion, it could be a sign of an impending heart attack. Dr. Deepak Bhatt, speaking to DailyMail, said that sweating more than usual upon waking up can be a warning sign.

Neck and shoulder pain: This symptom is very common in women as almost half of them do not feel the symptom of chest pain. According to several reports, before or during a heart attack, a woman may feel persistent pain in the back, neck, jaw, or sometimes even the shoulder blades.

chest tightness

One may feel pressure or tightness in the chest which is a different form of pain.

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Many people experience severe pain in the arm. It is sometimes too intense to bear. Sometimes they also feel pain in the jaw as this can be a sign of an upcoming heart attack.

Tips to keep your heart healthy and prevent heart disease

• lifestyle Change: Exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, limit alcohol intake, get 7-8 hours of sleep.
• dietary changes:Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Include lean proteins (fish, poultry, legumes), choose healthy fats (nuts, olive oil) and limit saturated fat, sodium and added sugars. Apart from this, drink plenty of water.
• stress management: Practice meditation and yoga.
• stop smoking:Complete cessation of smoking reduces cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Vaping, a new trend, is equally harmful.

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