Heart health has been a popular research and headline topic for decades. Some might say that heart disease research is what put modern nutrition research on the map. Landmark studies, like the Framingham Heart Study and Ancel Keys’ Seven Countries Study, started in the mid-1900s and put the focus on Lifestyle behaviors that contribute to, and prevent, cardiovascular disease.

And while it’s important to consider the factors that contribute to disease, it’s not only the prevention of negative health outcomes that matter—promoting optimal heart health from the start is crucial as well.

This article explores the foundations of heart health for longevity and tips for keeping your cardiovascular markers at top performance.

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