Being fit in middle-age may not prevent you from CVD risk

Toronto, Sep 1 (IANS) While a lot of middle-aged adults have begun exercising, after realising its potential health benefits, new research claims that even the fittest among them are not immune to cardiovascular disease (CVD)-- and they often do not have any symptoms.

The study, from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada, highlights how important it is for middle-aged adults to have their doctor check their CVD risk factors, especially if they have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a family history of CVD.

CVD refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke.

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