10 habits that are harmful to the heart that you may not know

Did you know that “ugly” habits like not taking care of your teeth or exercising too much are bad for your heart?

1. Not taking care of your teeth

Scientists have shown a strong link between gum disease and heart disease. If you don’t clean away the bacterial plaque that builds up over time, it can lead to gum disease. These bacteria can cause inflammation in the body and contribute to atherosclerosis.

2. Too much exercise

Exercising too much is also bad for the heart, and can even be fatal. Dr. James O'Keefe, a cardiologist at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri (USA), conducted a study and showed that exercising too much can cause serious consequences for cardiovascular problems.

3. Eating too much

Being overweight is also a risk factor for heart disease. Fat can build up around the heart and make it harder for the heart to pump blood, leading to heart attacks.

4. Consume a lot of salt

For people with cardiovascular disease, salt is always a spice that needs to be limited. Foods that are too salty will cause people with cardiovascular disease to have high blood pressure, increasing the risk of stroke due to heart attacks.

The recommended daily intake of salt (RDI) by doctors is 920 - 2,300mg/day.

5. Do not eat vegetables and fruits

Not eating vegetables and fruits affects the heart a lot, can cause high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, high cholesterol and other dangerous cardiovascular problems.

6. Stress

"Psychological stress can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease leading to higher mortality rates," said Dr. Tom Russ from the Alzheimer's Research Scotland Center at the University of Edinburgh, UK.

In life, people always have times when they feel pressured and stressed. Therefore, you should find a way to relieve pressure at that time.

7. Closed life

Living alone, without friends or family, is also bad for your heart.

People who have strong relationships with family, friends, and society in general tend to live longer and healthier lives than people who are isolated and isolated.

8. Smoking

Smoking can cause blood clots, blocking blood flow to the heart and causing plaque buildup in the arteries.

9. Alcoholic beverages

Excessive alcohol consumption can directly damage the heart muscle, especially the left ventricle, and can lead to heart failure. Another reason is that alcoholics often lack vitamin B1 in their diets, and this deficiency can lead to heart failure.

10. Not going to the hospital for a health check

You should go to the hospital for regular health check-ups to know about your health status.

According to Alobacsi.vn