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He walks every day. She eats healthy. What else should you know about your parents’ hearts?
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He walks every day. She eats healthy. What else should you know about your parents’ hearts?

So: many of us think a parent’s heart is fine if they walk regularly and eat well, but cardiologists say that’s only part of the story. Now, heart problems often show subtle signs like fatigue or breathlessness, not just chest pain, especially in older adults and women. Which brings me to this — heart issues are appearing earlier than before, so regular check-ups from age 30 or 40 are key, even if your parents seem healthy. And here’s the thing: staying active and eating well is great, but it doesn’t replace screening tests that catch hidden risks before symptoms appear.
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