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Which factors contribute to an increased Heart Age?

Diabetes

Diabetes speeds up aging of the heart and blood vessels by causing stress, damage, and scarring.

Aging (Albany NY) 2021 Jun 4;13(11):14785–14805

High Blood Pressure (BP)

High blood pressure speeds up the aging of blood vessels by causing structural changes, hardening, stress-related damage, and stiffness—making young vessels resemble those of an older person.

Journal of Hypertension 41(Suppl 1):p e26, January 2023.

Cholesterol

High cholesterol is a key factor that worsens vascular age. This study shows that people whose arteries age faster than their actual age face nearly twice the risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart failure.

JACC Asia 2023 Oct 10;3(6):895–904

Physical Inactivity

Lack of physical activity makes blood vessels age faster by increasing stiffness and weakening overall vascular health.

Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022 Apr 29;19(9):5450.

Unhealthy Food Habits (Diet)

Unhealthy diets high in saturated fats make blood vessels age faster by causing stiffness, inflammation, and higher heart risk, while healthier diets help slow this aging.

Heart, Lung and Circulation, Volume 30, Issue 11, November 2021, Pages 1647-1657S

Smoking

Smoking speeds up vascular aging and affects the heart’s activity, causing faster heart rate, irregular beats, and changes in ECG patterns.

Vascular Ageing and Smoking Habit Prediction via a Low-Cost Single-Lead ECG Module, 18 December 2023

DID YOU KNOW?

Compared to Europeans, CVDs affect Indians at least 10 years earlier and impact them during most productive midlife period1.

1. Cardiovascular Therapeutics Volume 2024, Article ID 6894693, 18 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6894693

Is your Heart older than you?

    • Select your age
    30 years old
    Select your sex at birth

    Do you have cardiovascular disease?

    Do you smoke?




    Enter your height
    90 cm
    Enter your weight
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    Have you been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
     
     
    Have you been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis?
     
     
    Have you been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease?
     
     
    Have you been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation?
     
     
    Do you have a close relative (mother, father, sister or brother) under 60 who has cardiovascular disease?
     
     
    Do you know your cholesterol?
     
     
    Do you know your blood pressure?
     
     
    Do you take, or have you ever taken, medicine for your blood pressure?
     
     

    Is your heart as young as you feel?

    The answer might surprise you! 

    Your sex may affect your heart age estimate, so select your sex at birth for this test. You can talk with your doctor if you need more advice about this.
    The 3 types of cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart or the blood vessels) are:
    -coronary heart disease - this can cause angina or heart attack
    -stroke
    -peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral vascular disease

    There are some cardiovascular conditions that can be hereditary. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
    This condition causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
    This condition causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
    This condition affects how well your kidneys work. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
    This condition causes your heart to beat faster or irregularly, which can cause problems including dizziness, shortness of breath and tiredness. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
    The 3 types of cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart or the blood vessels) are:
    -coronary heart disease - this can cause angina or heart attack
    -stroke
    -peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral vascular disease

    There are some cardiovascular conditions that can be hereditary. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
    Cholesterol is a type of fat in your blood. If it’s too high, it can cause heart problems. You need a blood test to know your cholesterol.
    Select your total cholesterol (TC) and your high-density
    lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in millimoles per litre (mmol/L) of
    blood. If your results are in mg/dl, select 'Switch to mg/dl'
    Total cholesterol HDL cholesterol
    100 mg/dl
    0 mg/dl
    A blood pressure test measures the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body. It is important to know your blood pressure. You can ask a doctor or pharmacist for a blood pressure test.
    Your blood pressure test is made up of 2 numbers, for example,
    100/70 (spoken as 'one hundred over seventy').
    The first or top number in this example (100) is the systolic
    blood pressure and the only measurement you need for this test.
    80 mmHg
    If you have ever been prescribed any medicine to help lower high blood pressure, then answer yes to this question.
    This test is not suitable for anyone with a cardiovascular disease.
    You should speak to a GP for advice about your heart health.
    This test is not suitable for anyone with a cardiovascular disease.
    You should speak to a GP for advice about your heart health.

    We Hear
    Your Heart

    Heart Age can be Reversed by following these steps.

    Get at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity.1

    HbA1c < 5.7.1 | Maintain fasting blood sugar < 100 mg/dL

    Maintain a healthy body weight (BMI 18.5-22.99 kg/m2).1

    Get cholesterol level checked regularly.1

    Don’t smoke or use tobacco products.1

    Stick to upper limit of 25 gms of sugar per day.2

    Aim for an average of 7 to 9 hours of sleep a day.1

    Follow your doctor’s advice.3

    Maintain blood pressure below 120/80 mm Hg.1

    Limit sodium to 1,500 mg (1/4 tsp) per day.1

    Eat a healthy diet.1

    Get regular health check-ups.4

    Reference

    1. My Life check. Heart.org. Available from: https://www.heart.org/-/media/Healthy-Living-Files/Well-being-Works-Better/my_life_check_brochure.pdf. Last accessed on 10.03.25.
    2. WHO calls on countries to reduce sugars intake among adults and children [Internet]. Who.int. [cited 2025 Feb 20]. Available from:     https://www.who.int/news/item/04-03-2015-who-calls-on-countries-to-reduce-sugars-intake-among-adults-and-children. Last accessed on 10.03.25.
    3. Pappan N, Awosika AO, Rehman A. Dyslipidemia. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025.
    4. Heart attack [Internet]. Mayo Clinic. 2023 [cited 2025 Feb 21]. Available from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-attack/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373112. Last accessed on 10.03.25.

    Select your age
    30 years old
    Select your sex at birth
    Your sex may affect your heart age estimate, so select your sex at birth for this test. You can talk with your doctor if you need more advice about this.

    Do you have cardiovascular disease?
    The 3 types of cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart or the blood vessels) are:
    -coronary heart disease - this can cause angina or heart attack
    -stroke
    -peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral vascular disease

    There are some cardiovascular conditions that can be hereditary. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.

    Do you smoke?




    Select your height
    90 cm
    Select your weight
    0 kg
    Have you been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
    This condition causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It usually affects the hands, feet and wrists. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
     
     
    Have you been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis?
    This condition affects how well your kidneys work. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
     
     
    Have you been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease?
    This condition affects how well your kidneys work. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
     
     
    Have you been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation?
    This condition causes your heart to beat faster or irregularly, which can cause problems including dizziness, shortness of breath and tiredness. It may affect your heart health. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
     
     
    Do you have a close relative (mother, father, sister or brother) under 60 who has cardiovascular disease?
    The 3 types of cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart or the blood vessels) are:
    -coronary heart disease - this can cause angina or heart attack   -stroke   -peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral vascular disease   There are some cardiovascular conditions that can be hereditary. If you are worried about this, talk to a doctor.
     
     
    Do you know your cholesterol?
    Cholesterol is a type of fat in your blood. If it’s too high, it can cause heart problems. You need a blood test to know your cholesterol.
     
     
    Do you know your blood pressure?
    A blood pressure test measures the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body. It is important to know your blood pressure. You can ask a doctor or pharmacist for a blood pressure test.
     
     
    Do you take, or have you ever taken, medicine for your blood pressure?
     
     
    This test is not suitable for anyone with a cardiovascular disease. You should speak to a GP for advice about your heart health.
    Having a family history of cardiovascular disease can affect your heart age.
    Select your total cholesterol (TC) and your high-density
    lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in millimoles per litre (mmol/L) of
    blood. If your results are in mg/dl, select 'Switch to mg/dl'
    Total cholesterol HDL cholesterol
    100 mg/dl
    0 mg/dl
    Your blood pressure test is made up of 2 numbers, for example,
    100/70 (spoken as 'one hundred over seventy').
    The first or top number in this example (100) is the systolic
    blood pressure and the only measurement you need for this test.
    80 mmHg
    If you have ever been prescribed any medicine to help lower high blood pressure, then answer yes to this question.
    X
    Your Heart Age could be about

    Compared to a person of the same age , sex ( at birth ) and ethnicity who has no additional risk factors that could affect their heart . On average , people giving these responses live to the age of without having a heart attack or stroke

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    How we worked out your heart age

    See how your heart age changes if you :

    Quit smoking
    This will show you how much your heart age could change if you quit smoking now
    Lose weight
    This will show you how much your heart age could change if you lose weight and get down to a healthy BMI ( in this case a BMI of 23.4 ) .
    Lower cholesterol
    This will show you how much your heart age could change if you get your cholesterol to a healthy level ( in this case , a total cholesterol level of 4.5 and HDL of 1.4 )
    Reduce blood pressure
    This will show you how much your heart age could change if you reduce your blood pressure to a healthy level ( in this case a systolic blood pressure of 119 ) .

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