5 health problems that can affect you at any age

             Written by: Nancy Dixit

Some health issues once seen as “older age” problems are now affecting people in their 20s and 30s. Here are few conditions that might impact you sooner than you think.

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Often called the "silent killer," high blood pressure can quietly damage the heart, kidneys, and brain. Surprisingly, nearly 7% of young adults have it, with many unaware. Regular checks can help catch it early.

High Blood Pressure

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With rising obesity rates, type 2 diabetes is increasingly affecting young people. It often starts without symptoms, so eating healthy and staying active are key to reducing your risk.

Type 2 Diabetes

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Strokes in young adults have increased by 32%! Risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and smoking raise this risk—especially for those pregnant or on birth control.

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Colorectal cancer rates are rising among millennials. If you have a family history or notice unusual symptoms, consider screening sooner rather than later.

Colon & Rectal Cancer

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Heart attacks used to be uncommon in people under 40, but now 1 in 5 heart attack patients is younger than 40, with more cases even in their 20s and 30s.

Heart attack

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