India, July 28 -- Heart disease rarely develops overnight. More often, it is the result of small, everyday habits that quietly shape your cardiovascular health over years - even decades. The choices you make today, from how well you sleep to how you manage stress and nourish your body, can influence your heart health 10 or 20 years down the line. While some habits strengthen your heart, others may be causing damage long before any symptoms appear.

Dr Dmitry Yaranov, a cardiologist and heart-transplant specialist with expertise in advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support, has shared five everyday habits that may be quietly undermining your heart health. In an Instagram video shared on July 27, the cardiologist explains, "...