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Age 55-79? Consider a Daily Aspirin
The Food and Drug Administration recommends a low-dose aspirin (81 milligrams) a day to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Still, speak to your doctor before starting a daily regimen, as aspirin therapy is not right for everyone, particularly those at risk for gastrointestinal bleeding.
Learn Your Family History
You may be at greater risk of heart disease if someone in your family has or had heart disease before the age of 55 for men or 65 for women. While close relatives, like parents and siblings, are the closest indicators, grandparents, aunts and uncles are also important. While you can’t change your family history, you can improve your own heart disease risk through a healthier lifestyle.
Age
Until age 55, a man and woman have the same risk of heart disease. But at 55, a woman’s body changes in ways that put her at increased risk.
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