10 everyday mistakes that's silently harming your heart

With very little physical activity and unhealthy eating habits, heart attacks are on the rise. Here are 10 everyday mistakes that harm our heart

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