Habits That Raise Heart Attack Risk
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5 November 2025
1. Chronic stress: Living with constant stress can put massive pressure on your heart, increasing blood pressure and inflammation
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2. Poor sleep: Sleeping less than 6-7 hours a night can raise hypertension risk, trigger weight gain, and accelerate artery damage
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3. Unhealthy Eating Habits: Consuming excessive salt, sugar, and processed foods can lead to high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, obesity, and insulin resistance
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4. Sitting too long: Prolonged sitting and screen time can weaken heart health, slow blood flow, and disrupt cholesterol and sugar regulation
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5. Excessive Use of Pain killers, Weight Loss Pills: These can severely stress the heart and increase the risk of arrhythmias and cardiac arrest
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6. Overuse of Caffeine and Energy Drinks: High stimulant intake can cause blood pressure spikes, palpitations, and dangerous rhythm disturbances
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7. Neglecting dental hygien: Gum disease has been linked to heart problems
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8. Smoking and Unhealthy Weight: Smoking and being overweight can significantly increase the risk of heart disease
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9. Drinking too much alcohol: Heavy or frequent drinking strains the heart
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10. Ignoring mental health: Depression and anxiety can contribute to heart issues
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