India, Sept. 18 -- Heart disease is no longer just an "older adult" problem, more and more people are facing heart attacks at a younger age, sometimes nearly a decade earlier than seen in the West. With this worrying trend on the rise, knowing how to protect your heart and keep your family safe has never been more important.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Vikas Kohli, pediatric cardiologist and founder of the Child Heart Foundation, shares crucial warning signs of heart problems and practical tips to help protect your family from the rising risk of heart disease. (Also read: Cardiologists say 'even few extra kilos can impact cholesterol levels,' share tips to reduce LDL and boost heart health )

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