4 Habits That Damage Your Heart

 The heart is the most important muscle in your body. Even though we all know that we can’t compromise when it comes to the heart’s health, there are some bad habits that we have which damage the organ even though we are not aware.

 

 

 

You must have heard that smoking, over consuming alcohol,
stress, and family history are risk factors for cardiac diseases. However,
there are more mundane habits that have a bed effect on the heart’s functions.

1. You don’t floss

 

You might be surprised but good oral hygiene is good for the
teeth as well as for the heart. The risk of heart diseases among people that
have gum trouble is higher than among those who have healthy teeth.

 

In addition to brushing, you should also floss as a part of
your everyday dental hygiene.

 

2. You love salty food

 

You haven’t even tried the food yet you are already looking
for the salt shaker? A lot of people find salty food delicious, however salt is
a great enemy to your health. It leads to increased blood pressure, which can
result in increasing the risk of a heart attack. Control the amounts of salt
you put and if possible use other spices.

 

The maximum amount of salt an adult should consume is about
6 grams or 1 teaspoon. Processed food contains a lot of salt, so make sure you
read the product’s labels.

 

3. You spend time in front of the TV

 

Maybe the movie marathons you do might seem as a fun choice
to spend time, it is fact that the periods you spend in front of the TV are bad
for your heart. Sitting increases the risk of a heart attack because the lack
of movement has a negative effect on the fats and sugars in the blood.

 

Be more physically active, and if you have an office job use
every opportunity to stand up and move around.

 

4. You sleep too little or too much

 

Sleeping too little during the week and then trying to make
up for it during the weekend? You should know that that habit bothers the
heart.

 

Choosing one out of the two extremes is a recipe for high
blood pressure and increasing the levels of the stress hormone in the organism,
thus leading to heart diseases.

 

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