the cardiovascular system

Cardiologists warn that this common habit can age your heart faster than smoking

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Cardiologists warn that this common habit can age your heart faster than smoking

Reviewed by Dietitian Madeline Peck, RDN, CDN Getty Images. EatingWell Design. Key points Chronic sleep deprivation has a negative impact on heart health. Lack of sleep can raise blood pressure, promote insulin resistance, and increase plaque build-up. Although ideal amounts of sleep vary from person to person, aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep … Read more

This common daily habit ages your heart faster than smoking

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This common daily habit ages your heart faster than smoking

Heart health probably isn’t something you gave much thought to when you were younger, but if you’re 60 or older, it’s probably something you’ve started to prioritize. If not, you should start. The risks of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke all increase with age. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for adults … Read more