Heart health: These 6 unhealthy habits are damaging your heart

By Namita S Kalla | March 20, 2025

Heart health: These 6 unhealthy habits are damaging your heart

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Smoking damages blood vessels, raises  blood pressure, and increases the risk  of heart disease and stroke

Smoking

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The chemicals in tobacco can lead  to atherosclerosis, narrowing arteries  and disrupting normal blood flow

Smoking

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Chronic alcohol use can weaken the  heart muscle, leading to heart failure  and other cardiovascular problems

Excessive alcohol

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Drinking too much alcohol raises blood pressure and causes irregular heart rhythms, increasing heart disease risk

Excessive alcohol

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Insufficient sleep is bad for health. Poor sleep patterns disrupt the body’s ability to regulate blood pressure, contributing to heart disease 

Sleeplessness

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Sleep deprivation increases the risk of  high blood pressure, obesity, and other  risk factors for heart disease

Sleeplessness

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A sedentary lifestyle leads to weight gain,  high cholesterol, and elevated blood  pressure, increasing heart disease risk

Sedentary life

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Lethargy can harm your heart. Regular exercise helps strengthen the heart, improve circulation, and maintain a healthy weight 

Sedentary life

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Long-term stress raises blood pressure  and weakens the immune system, making  the heart more vulnerable

Stress

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Prolonged stress increases inflammation  in blood vessels, which can lead to heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues

Stress

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Consuming high amounts of unhealthy  fats, salt, and sugar increases cholesterol, causing heart disease

Unhealthy fats

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Processed foods and sugary drinks  contribute to high blood pressure and  weight gain, affecting heart function

Unhealthy fats

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