August 16, 2018
American Heart Association Circulation Journal Report
Dallas, TX – Even as a young adult, being overweight may cause higher blood pressure and thicken heart muscle, setting the stage for heart disease later in life, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
The study is the first to explore if higher body mass index (BMI) – a weight-for-height index – results in adverse effects on the cardiovascular system in young adults.
Being overweight may cause higher blood pressure and changes to the heart’s structure, even in young adults. (American Heart Association)
