India, July 21 -- Your heart works tirelessly every second of the day, but some everyday habits may be silently increasing your risk of heart disease. While many people focus on diet and exercise, several lesser-known lifestyle factors can also have a significant impact on cardiovascular health. Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, MD, Integrative Cardiologist, in his July 20 Instagram video, shared a list of habits that your heart would rather you give up sooner rather than later. Here's what he recommends. (Also read: Coffee lovers, rejoice! Drinking up to 5 cups a day may lower risk of stroke, diabetes and heart failure: Study )

According to Dr Bhojraj, all forms of nicotine, including cigarettes, vapes and nicotine pouches, can damage blood vessels, r...