Inactive teens show heart damage even with normal weight


By AGENCY

The more sedentary your teen, the more likely their heart is accumulating damage that can result in heart attacks or strokes later in life. — dpa

Parents should limit the amount of time children spend on social media and video games, researchers have said.

This was after a new study found that inactive teenagers are more likely to have signs of heart damage when they are young adults.

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