Cardiologists Urge People to Quit 9 Habits as 90% of Heart Disease Is Preventable
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Updated · AOL · Jul 30
Cardiologists Urge People to Quit 9 Habits as 90% of Heart Disease Is Preventable
3 articles · Updated · AOL · Jul 30
Summary
Nine everyday behaviors — from prolonged sitting to delaying action on symptoms and risk factors — can quietly raise cardiovascular risk, cardiologists said in a prevention-focused report.
Ninety percent of heart disease is preventable, they said, arguing that small, sustained habit changes can matter as much as attention to diet and exercise.
High LDL cholesterol, chronic stress, ultra-processed foods and unreviewed supplements were flagged as key problems because they can drive heart attacks, strokes, inflammation or harmful drug interactions.
Family history and caregiving demands can also obscure risk, while an all-or-nothing mindset may delay gradual improvements that doctors say are more realistic and effective over time.