Make Sure You Are Ignoring These Heart Healthy Myths!

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There are many myths surrounding what’s good for your heart, and what’s not. HuffPost has debunked these myths and clarified some heart-healthy habits directly from cardiologists. Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the answer.

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00:00When it comes to your heart's health, it's never just a matter of your relationship status.

00:04In fact, there are many myths surrounding what's good for your heart and what's not.

00:09HuffPost has debunked these myths and clarified some heart-healthy habits

00:14directly from cardiologists.

00:16It is absolute jargon that you don't need to worry about your heart if you're young.

00:21Yes, your risk of heart disease does increase with age.

00:24However, Dr. Elizabeth Clodis, a cardiologist and chief medical officer,

00:28says, assuming your numbers are good, my rule of thumb is that people should have these tested

00:34twice in their 20s, three times in their 30s, four times in their 40s, and then yearly after age 50.

00:42All fats are not bad for heart health.

00:44The site reiterates healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats,

00:50are key to a balanced diet.

00:53Everyone likes this myth, but the honest truth is it remains unconfirmed.

00:57Red wine is good for the heart.

01:00According to the World Heart Foundation,

01:02no amount of alcohol has been found to cause a cardioprotective effect.

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