Stress can age you. A cardiologist explains 4 simple ways to protect your heart in 10 minutes a day.

Cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula said stress can be a silent risk factor in heart health. A few simple habits can help prevent it from causing damage.

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• A cardiologist said most of us have too much stress, an underrated risk factor for heart health.
• Heart disease is on the rise on young patients. Managing stress is key in your 20s, 30s, and beyond.
• A few minutes of meditation, movement, or social connection each day helps protect your heart.

In over a decade as a cardiologist, Dr.