BY TEAM FOURTH FRONTIER DESK
Your risk for heart disease can be increased by several health conditions, your lifestyle, your age, and your family history.
High blood pressure adds extra stress to the heart and blood vessels, leading to an increased risk of heart disease. (Source: https://www.cdc.gov]
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High levels of cholesterol in the blood lead to cholesterol build-up in the walls of the arteries, including those of the heart. which increases the risk of heart disease.[Source: cdc.gov]
People with diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease, as high blood sugar affects blood flow and damages blood vessels. [Source: cdc.gov]
Consuming a diet high in saturated fats, trans fat, and cholesterol results in heart disease and related conditions, such as atherosclerosis. [Source: cdc.gov]
Adding too much salt (sodium) to the diet can elevate blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease. [Source: cdc.gov]
Lack of physical activity is a major risk factor for heart disease including obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. [Source: cdc.gov]
Consumption of excessive alcohol can increase blood pressure levels and the risk of heart disease. [Source: cdc.gov]
Smoking might cause blood vessel and heart damage, which increases your risk for heart diseases like atherosclerosis and heart attacks. [Source: cdc.gov]
Chronic stress might lead to an increased risk of heart disease, as it triggers the release of hormones that can damage the heart and blood vessels.