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Various factors contribute to the emergence of serious problems with the health of the cardiovascular system, one of the most influential of which is a person's lifestyle.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diseases of the heart and blood vessels take almost 18 million human lives every year. Speaking about this, the experts of the organization name five common mistakes in people's lifestyle that harm the heart the most.
Excessive alcohol consumption. Whether it's Friday night or Monday morning, drinking alcohol is an unhealthy habit regardless of the time and place of drinking. The WHO reminds: lack of control over the amount of alcohol consumed can lead to heart muscle disease called alcoholic cardiomyopathy.
Lack of alertness to symptoms. The heart - when its health is undermined - can show signs of distress. Chest pains of varying intensity, heart palpitations, constantly high heart rate are often such signs. A common mistake is that these symptoms are overlooked, and if they are noticed, people often limit themselves to simply waiting out the moment of unpleasant sensations without consulting a doctor.
Lack of rest. The brain is not the only organ that needs sleep to function effectively. The heart also needs rest to stay healthy and work. Lack of rest, regular lack of sleep contribute to an increase in blood pressure, weight fluctuations and other disorders that have a direct impact on heart health.
Inability to cope with stress. Stress is one of the factors that can contribute to the development of heart failure. Although stressful situations can occur regardless of our desire, excessive sensitivity and psychological vulnerability is a serious problem that increases the negative impact of unpleasant events on health. You need to be able to build defenses and train yourself to react to life's circumstances more calmly.
Smoking The harmful effects of smoking on health are well known, but many people ignore scientifically proven facts - this is a serious mistake that can cost health and even life. Studies have shown that smoking significantly increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, the components of tobacco smoke mercilessly destroy the inner lining of blood vessels, making them harder, prone to injuries and ruptures.
