India, Aug. 18 -- Daily habits that seem harmless in the short term can quietly take a toll on your health over time, often without you realising it. The choices you make today can shape how you feel and function years down the line - even decades later. From what you eat and how much you move to how you manage stress and maintain social connections, small everyday choices can have a lasting impact on your health.

Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with 25 years of experience, has shared five things he avoids based on lessons from performing more than 8,000 heart surgeries. In an Instagram video, he breaks down habits that may silently contribute to declining health and explains why you should avoid them.

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