
Heart disease is the most common cause of death worldwide, and in 2020, heart disease led to the death of nearly 700,000 individuals in the United States alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the warning signs of this “silent killer” are treacherously unremarkable and are often disregarded as run-of-the-mill ailments without fully recognizing their significance.
Fortunately, evidence increasingly shows that not only is heart disease preventable, but its effects can even be reversed. It’s vital to understand the risk factors and early signs of heart disease and take steps to manage it before it leads to a significant, lifelong burden on overall health or, in the worst case, a potentially fatal heart attack or stroke.