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Prevention & Lifestyle

5 Everyday Habits That Raise Your Heart Disease Risk

Poor sleep, a sedentary routine, unhealthy food choices, smoking, and alcohol use are among the most common everyday habits that quietly raise heart disease risk. The good news is that the fix is just as simple: a balanced diet, 30 minutes of daily exercise, 7–8 hours of sleep, stress management, and regular heart checkups.

Key Points

  • Lack of sleep, a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and alcohol use all raise cardiac risk
  • 30 minutes of daily exercise and 7–8 hours of sleep are protective baseline habits
  • Regular heart checkups catch risk factors before they become symptoms