https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/02/19/5-things-teen-girls-and-their-parents-should-know-about-heart-health
According to American Heart Association statistics teens and adolescents can exhibit a wide range of cardiovascular risk factors, including elevated blood pressure, use of tobacco products, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, obesity and an unhealthy diet. "The rapid weight gain some teens have due to diets high in junk food and low physical

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-healthy-habits-for-children-and-teens-lengthen-lives-202205262753
In adults, we say that a BMI of 19 to 25 is healthy. In children and teens, it's a bit more complicated; we look at the BMI percentile based on age and gender. If the percentile is between 85 and 95, the child is overweight; if it's over 95, the child is obese. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a calculator you can use to get

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2023/03/trend-showing-decline-in-health-of-younger-adults-draws-concern/
Officials are concerned that these trends may reflect worsening cardiovascular health among younger adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Scientists also observed substantial variation in these trends by race and ethnicity. "The onset of cardiovascular risk factors early in life is associated with a higher risk of heart disease and acute events

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/news/2021/heart-failure-risks-start-young-and-so-should-prevention-according-new-research
Heart failure is relatively uncommon among younger adults, but a study in the BMJ found risk factors like smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes may have a more profound impact on increasing a younger adult's risk for heart failure. To reach these findings, the authors reviewed data from 24,675 adults who participated in one of three longitudinal cardiovascular health studies.

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure
In this free all-in-one learning tool, you can learn to navigate living with heart failure and take actions to improve quality of life. Start today to learn the symptoms and stages of heart failure, understand how medications, treatments and lifestyle can impact the condition and more. Explore on your own time and download free resources along

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/what-is-heart-failure/heart-failure-in-children-and-adolescents
The term heart failure describes a heart that's not functioning properly. It does not mean that the heart has stopped working but instead that it isn't working as well as it should. Heart failure occurs in adults due to effects of smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and coronary artery disease. It can occur in newborns, infants, toddlers

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/young-athletes-and-heart-health
A young athlete's heart rate may increase to 200 beats per minute or more and can still be considered within the physiological range. It can be difficult to tell whether there is an arrhythmia disorder. If an underlying condition is present, an athlete's health care team may recommend further evaluation of heart health.

https://teenofimpact.heart.org/
Teen of Impact is all about creating opportunities for good heart health in communities across the country where heart disase remains the No. 1 killer. During this 9-week competition, young people who want to make a difference are inspired to take action for their own hearts and the hearts of the people who mean the world to them.

https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/heart-disease-risk-factors-for-children-and-teenagers/
Physical inactivity also increases the risk of developing other heart disease risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. Active children usually grow up to be active adults. Aside from preventing heart disease risk factors later in life, regular exercise will. Help control weight.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4912040/
Approaches to the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are often too narrow in scope and initiated too late. While the majority of adolescents are free of CVD, far fewer are free of CVD risk factors, especially lifestyle factors such as poor exercise and dietary habits. Most clinicians are familiar with behavioral and

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.118.011195
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the number one cause of death for American women. 1 Since 1997, the American Heart Association (AHA) has surveyed adult women aged 25 years and older triennially about heart disease prevalence, risk factors, and preventive behaviors. 2 Awareness of CVD has improved over the past 15 years among women, due in part to the AHA's Go Red for Women media

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/teenage-heart-attack-symptoms
Summary. Teenage heart attacks are extremely rare. When they do occur, symptoms in teenagers may include chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea. The symptoms may come on gradually or suddenly

https://www.healthday.com/health-news/child-health/heart-disease-adolescent-health-2659080064.html
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- When teenagers feel good about themselves and their lives, it may also do their hearts good in the long run, a new study suggests. Researchers found that teenagers who generally felt happy, optimistic and loved went on to show better cardiovascular health in their 20s and 30s, versus kids who lacked

https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-7-biggest-health-risks-teens-face-2611248
The health consequences of childhood obesity are serious and include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, asthma, and fatty liver disease. It also can lead to psychological problems including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and bullying. Childhood obesity also sets the stage for obesity and health problems in adulthood.

https://www.heart.org/
Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to help save lives from heart disease and stroke. Find a Heart Walk near you. Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As we move into the second century of our work, we are advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353118
Symptoms of coronary artery disease can include: Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort (angina) Shortness of breath. Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper belly area or back. Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms if the blood vessels in those body areas are narrowed.

https://www.conqueringchd.org/learn/teens/
Living with CHD - Teens. It is hard to be a teenager. It can be even harder to be a teenager with CHD. Even if you feel great, CHD never really goes away. It is important to continue to go to your doctor, even if you don't feel like you need to. It is better to stay on top of your health than have something creep up on you and cause big

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/heart-disease-risk-prevention-and-management-redefined
Michelle Kirkwood: 703-457-7838; michelle.kirkwood@heart.org. For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org. Interactions among obesity, Type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease drive the new approach, says new American Heart Association presidential advisory.

https://health.usnews.com/conditions/heart-disease
Others may feel unusually fatigued or have difficulty sleeping. In the case of a heart attack, jaw pain, upper back pain, pain in the left arm, sudden onset of sweating, discomfort and nausea or

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2023/01/31/depression-poor-mental-health-in-young-adults-linked-to-higher-cardiovascular-risks
"While the relationship between heart disease and depression is likely to be bidirectional, it's important to prioritize mental health among younger adults as this may be beneficial in reducing heart disease and improving overall heart health," said the study's lead author, Dr. Yaa Adoma Kwapong, a postdoctoral research fellow at Johns Hopkins

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens
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https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/how-to-help-prevent-heart-disease-at-any-age
As part of a healthy diet, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich whole grains, fish (preferably oily fish-at least twice per week), nuts, legumes and seeds and try eating some meals without meat . Select lower fat dairy products and poultry (skinless). Limit sugar-sweetened beverages and red meat.

https://familydoctor.org/teen_health/
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, a variety of protein foods, and low-fat dairy products. Avoid junk foods such as soda pop, fast food, and chips, even when you are a teen. This will help you as you get older. Maintain a healthy weight. Children and teenagers with obesity are more likely to have obesity as an adult.