An online calculator may help young people predict their risk of developing heart disease in middle age – in time to make lifestyle changes to minimize their odds of a heart attack or stroke, a US study suggests.
For the study, researchers examined the accuracy of results from the free web-based Healthy Heart Tool (https://healthyheartscore.sph.harvard.edu). The online survey examines nine lifestyle factors that can influence the risk of heart disease: smoking, weight, exercise, and consumption of alcohol, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, sugary drinks, and red and processed meat.
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