India, Aug. 31 -- Millions of people are succumbing to heart disease worldwide. As per the World Health Organization's report published in July 2025, a staggering 19.8 million people died because of cardiovascular diseases in 2022. For a more macro perspective, the report states that the numbers of heart diseases make up roughly 32 percent of all global deaths. Heart attacks and strokes cover 85 per cent of these heart-related deaths.

Given how worrisome the situation is, the medical community is always keeping a close eye on lifestyle habits, from diet choices to sleep, to identify which may increase or reduce risks of the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases.

A study published in August 2025 narrowed down on potassiu...