Journalism of Courage
Your daily routine might seem harmless, but certain habits could be silently damaging your heart. From skipping sleep to sitting too long, these everyday actions can increase your risk of heart disease without you even realizing it. Here are six habits you need to watch out for. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
Excessive Salt Intake: Too much salt raises blood pressure, which puts extra strain on your arteries and heart over time. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
Sitting For Long Hours: Prolonged sitting reduces blood circulation, raises cholesterol levels, and increases the risk of heart disease, even if you exercise later. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
Skipping Breakfast: Missing breakfast can disrupt metabolism, increase cholesterol, and raise the likelihood of heart attacks. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
Neglecting Quality of Sleep: Sleeping less than 6 hours regularly can elevate stress hormones and blood pressure, harming heart health. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
Smoking and Vaping: Even light smoking or vaping can damage blood vessels, lower oxygen supply, and increase heart attack risk. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
Unmanaged Stress: Chronic stress triggers the release of cortisol, which can increase blood pressure and promote artery inflammation. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
