Heart disease is a major threat to senior health. 
In fact, 84 percent of people age 65 years and older die from heart disease. Though heart disease risks increase with age, it doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of getting older. The right lifestyle habits and a heart-healthy diet can help protect you.Know the Symptoms of Heart Disease
The warning signs of heart disease often don’t appear until you're having a heart attack. Symptoms of an emergency or impending heart attack may include:- Feeling faint
- Weakness or a sensation of light-headedness
- Having a hard time catching your breath
- Feeling nauseous or vomiting
- Feeling very full or having indigestion
- Pain in the chest or an uncomfortable pressure in the chest
- Unusual pains in the back, shoulders, or neck
- Sweating
- An irregular heartbeat
To read about BrightStar Care Tips for Leading a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle as a Salt Lake City Senior, click on this link.
Salt Lake County has an Active Aging Program, where heart health promotion and health education is all about enjoying life.
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