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Some babies who were born prematurely have weaker hearts as adults

Some babies who were born prematurely have weaker hearts as adults

22 April 2020

People born prematurely may have weaker hearts that recover less well after exercise, potentially explaining their increased risk of heart disease
Exercise can help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease

Cholesterol levels predict if under-45s will ever have heart disease

3 December 2019

An analysis of nearly 400,000 people suggests that the cholesterol levels of young adults can predict whether they’ll develop cardiovascular disease in later life

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