<p>Today, I’m going to cover the top unhealthy habits that can ruin heart health. </p> <p><br></p> <p>1. Believing everything you read on labels</p> <p>Food labels can be misleading. Even foods marketed as essential to a heart-healthy diet may have damaging health effects. </p> <p><br></p> <p>2. Staying out of the sun </p> <p>Avoiding the sun can lower your vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for supporting a healthy body, including cardiovascular health. </p> <p><br></p> <p>3. Excessive sitting</p> <p>A fascinating study shows a sedentary lifestyle may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.</p> <p><br></p> <p>4. Overusing medication</p> <p>Consider working with a doctor who is open to natural alternatives for various conditions.</p> <p><br></p> <p>5. Snacking</p> <p>Snacking before bed ruins your ability to burn fat while you sleep. Fat burning occurs mainly at night!</p> <p><br></p> <p>6. Drinking too much water </p> <p>Drinking too much water while on a low-salt diet can dilute an important electrolyte: sodium.</p> <p><br></p> <p>7. Ignoring dental care </p> <p>Certain studies have found dental bacteria in arterial plaque. Tooth infections can also lead to health issues. </p> <p><br></p> <p>8. Mouth breathing</p> <p>Nose breathing may help you sleep better at night—good sleep is vital for heart health.</p> <p><br></p> <p>9. Exposure to microplastics</p> <p>Microplastics are everywhere and have become a big issue. It has been found that the average person has microplastics in their blood. </p> <p><br></p> <p>10. Feeling out of breath when exercising</p> <p>Feeling out of breath very quickly when exercising could be a sign of a heart issue you should not ignore.</p> <p><br></p> <p>11. Jet lag</p> <p>Jet lag dramatically affects sleep cycles and can lead to fluid retention. If you fly frequently, taking niacin may help, and vitamin D3 may also be beneficial for jet lag.</p> <p><br></p> <p>12. Excessive cardio without rest</p> <p>Sustained pulse rate exercise is hard on the heart and body. </p> <p><br></p> <p>13. Secondhand smoke exposure</p> <p>Secondhand smoke can increase the risk of heart attack by 25-30%.</p> <p><br></p> <p>14. Consuming refined foods </p> <p>Magnesium is one of the most important nutrients for the heart. But refined foods deplete magnesium. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Along with avoiding these unhealthy habits, try incorporating cold immersion therapy, managing stress, and improving your sleep to promote a healthy heart and reduce your risk of a heart problem. You can also discover more about truly heart-healthy foods in my other podcasts.</p> <p><br></p> <p>DATA:</p> <p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2851242/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...</a></p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16095599/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16095...</a></p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2564129/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2564129/</a></p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32899880/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32899...</a></p>