Your heart is with you for every moment of your life—but the way you care for it shouldn’t look the same at 25 as it does at 65. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. , and heart health risks increase with age. But the good news is that much of the damage is preventable with the right habits and timely screenings. Here’s a decade-by-decade guide, with insights from cardiologists, for protecting your heart from young adulthood through your golden years. Advertisement