Are You at Risk of Developing Heart Disease?

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Act now before it’s too late.

Heart disease is a silent killer. You can’t feel your heart taking strain, and there aren’t any visible signs you have the illness. On the contrary, you could feel fine while internally you’re battling high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

For that reason, the best thing to do if you’re at risk is to familiarize yourself with the risk factors, which are listed below. Then, consider getting frequent checkups if you tick any of these boxes.

You Have a Family History of Heart Disease

Heart disease is hereditary. There isn’t much data as to why that is, but if your family has a history of heart disease, it increases your risk of developing it.

You’re Overweight

Excess weight puts strain on your heart. This strain can lead to heart disease.

Your Diet Contains Plenty of Processed Food

Anything that’s not fresh – nuts, meat, chicken, fish, fruit, and vegetables – is processed. If you consume more processed food than fresh foods, you have an increased risk of developing heart disease. 

You Smoke

Beyond straining your lungs, smoking also places significant stress on your heart.

You Live a Sedentary Lifestyle

Exercise and physical activity increase oxygen supply to organs –– one of those being your heart. It also strengthens your heart muscles and improves the flexibility of your arteries. Therefore, those who are relatively inactive won’t benefit from this, placing them at risk of heart disease.

You’re Stressed

The link between stress and heart disease is well documented. Since stress can lead to chronic insomnia, poor diet, and raised cortisol levels, there is a correlation between suffering from stress and developing heart disease.

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