Heart health has come under the spotlight for various reasons that include our sedentary lifestyle as well. With very little physical activity, stressful jobs and unhealthy eating habits, heart attacks are on the rise.
However, we can always bring in a change in our lifestyle and our daily habits to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.
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Here are 10 everyday mistakes that harm our hearts:
Skipping breakfast
Missing the first meal of the day is not a wise choice as it stresses the body's metabolism.
Sitting for too long
Be it at work or being a lazy person on the couch for long hours is harmful. This can reduce circulation, increasing heart disease risk.
Consuming excess salt in food
Hidden salt in chips, pickles and packaged foods raises blood pressure silently without our knowledge.
Poor Sleep
Do you sleep for less than 6–7 hours? Not getting quality sleep raises stress hormones that hurt your heart.
Ignoring stress
Our stressful jobs, academics, or personal lives can be a reason for aggravating health conditions. Constant stress triggers inflammation & high BP, which can be a reason that strains your heart.
Overeating sugar
Consumption of too much sugar can result in weight gain, diabetes, and eventually strain the heart.
Smoking & vaping
Nicotine narrows blood vessels and damages arteries. Hence, smoking or vaping can become a direct cause of heart disease.
Too much alcohol
Regular heavy drinking raises BP and weakens heart muscles.
No regular checkups
Skipping BP, cholesterol, or sugar tests can delay detection of silent risks. Hence, make sure you get those routine checks done without fail.
Consult an expert for more information.
