Dr. Kunal Sood emphasizes that six common daily habits can cumulatively harm cardiovascular health, highlighting the importance of mindful lifestyle choices.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol levels, promotes inflammation, and damages blood vessels, significantly increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Vaping and smoking cause endothelial damage, increase arterial stiffness, and reduce nitric oxide production, leading to vascular injury.

Regular consumption of sugary drinks causes blood glucose spikes, increases liver fat and triglycerides, and impairs insulin sensitivity, contributing to metabolic issues.

Eating ultra-processed foods high in sodium, trans fats, and additives can damage blood vessels, with processed foods providing a large portion of dietary sodium.

Prolonged sitting over three hours reduces blood flow and raises the risk of venous stasis and blood clots, especially in sedentary jobs.

Poor sleep, including fragmentation or short duration, activates stress responses that raise blood pressure and impair endothelial function.