Prevention & Lifestyle
5 Everyday Habits That Raise Your Heart Disease Risk
Dr. Kamalakar Kosaraju — MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FESC — Registered with the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, Reg. No. 57814
Poor sleep, a sedentary routine, unhealthy food choices, smoking, and alcohol use are among the most common everyday habits that raise heart disease risk. Changes that help lower it include a balanced diet, 30 minutes of daily exercise, 7–8 hours of sleep, stress management, and checkups as advised by your doctor.
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
- • Checkups advised by your doctor can identify risk factors early
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