5 daily habits that are slowly hurting your heart!

Surely we’ve all heard time and again about how we shouldn’t indulge in a whole laundry list of vices. However, there are a few everyday habits we should keep a check on to keep a check on our hearts too!

Let’s look at what they are, and what we can do about them:

  • Soundcheck your snores:

vladislav-muslakov-261627-unsplash

Snoring could be a sign of sleep apnea, which could lead to heart disease. Thankfully, however, there are a number of ways to keep your snoring in check, from pillows to breathing techniques!

 

 

  • Cut back on TV time:

176650-OW9GAK-742

 

Watching TV is a sedentary activity, and could cause your blood vessels to stiffen and result in cholesterol buildup. So trade your couch time for some stimulating activities!

 

 

  • Stop that nail-biting:

attractive-beautiful-beauty-925291

 

Your nails could be teeming with bacteria – they touch virtually everything you come in contact with. Biting your nails could result in you contracting diseases that could cause high blood pressure. So make a conscious effort to break this habit!

 

 

  • Don’t pop painkillers too often:

Female hands holding pill and glass of water, woman taking supplements or antibiotic antidepressant painkiller medication to relieve pain headache, contraception side effects concept, close up view

 

Overuse of painkillers could lead to serious health issues in the not-so-distant future. Continued use of painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen can increase your risk for high blood pressure. So next time you have a headache, try natural remedies!

 

 

  • Take a chill pill:

Woman practicing yoga by a lake

 

The hormones in our bodies cause our blood pressure and sugar levels to rise. So if you’re going through a tough time, use some stress-busting techniques like acupressure or meditation!

 

A small change can go a big way! Implement these minor lifestyle changes to keep your heart healthy and happy for the majority of your life.