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Metabolic Syndrome Significantly Boosts Risk Of Heart Failure In Middle Age

Metabolic syndrome significantly boosts the chances of heart failure in middle age, suggests research published ahead of print in Heart. Metabolic syndrome refers to a cluster of conditions, including obesity, high blood pressure, unfavourable blood fat levels, and diabetes. The researchers base their findings on regular monitoring of more than 2,300 men who were aged 50 between 1970 and 1974 and who were tracked until the age of 70. [click link for full article]

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