12 most unexpected factors affecting the work of the heart
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The most common diseases that lead to death are problems with the cardiovascular system. It is believed that the most common factors that can cause these diseases are alcohol abuse, smoking and lack of physical activity. However, scientists argue that there are a number of factors that also adversely affect human health and can lead to the development of heart disease.
Oddly enough, the area in which you live can adversely affect the health status, in particular, on the work of the heart. In people who live in unfavorable areas, the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases is 10% higher than those who live in more favorable conditions. In addition, an important condition for healthy work of the heart is the relationship with its neighbors. If you are in conflict with them or are constantly dissatisfied with the noise that comes from their apartment, it will not add health.
- Antibiotics
Most antibiotics adversely affect the work of the heart. An example of this can serve as azithromycin - a drug that damages the cardiovascular system of man. Scientists have found this effect in studies dating to 2012. It turns out that even a short reception of the drug can cause obvious harm to the heart.
Many patients take calcium supplements to prevent the development of osteoporosis and for the overall strengthening of bone tissue, but there is both a positive and negative effect, which is associated with the risk of developing heart attacks and strokes. Doctors advise to pay more attention to their diets, rather than swallow tablets. And the highest content of this macroelement in products such as meat, fish, eggs, beans, dried fruits, dairy products.
- Infectious diseases
The highest risk of heart attack is observed in the elderly during infectious diseases. The threat increases five-fold, so in the midst of epidemics of influenza, older people better save their health.
There is an opinion that psoriasis is a disease of exclusively skin. But this is not so. The condition in which our skin is located is a mirror image of the state of our internal organs, and especially of the heart diseases. Physicians associate psoriasis with a number of ailments: cerebrovascular disease, ischemia and peripheral arterial disease. It is an independent risk factor that can lead to chronic inflammation and cause a heart attack.
- Problems in family relationships
Misunderstanding, frequent quarrels and conflicts with family and friends increase the risk of developing heart diseases by 34%. Experts recommend finding solutions in such situations and treat each other carefully, without hurting feelings and without undermining your health and your loved ones.
- Low cholesterol
Studies of almost seven thousand people suggest that low LDL cholesterol can be a direct indication of problems with the cardiovascular system.
- Kidney problems
A survey of the elderly, patients in the clinic in Rotterdam, suggests that having kidney problems, even minor ones, can increase the risk of developing heart disease. A study involving ten thousand men with a diagnosis of chronic renal failure showed that such patients are in a high-risk group.
The daily way to work in a big city, which a person is forced to commit while idling in traffic jams or crowding in public transport, also does not benefit the health, but only increases the risk of heart attacks twice.
Depression is seen as a dangerous factor affecting the development of cardiac disease. In the course of the research, British specialists found that women at risk are those who do not cope well with their emotional state and frequent depressions increase the risk of developing heart disease by half.
- The Terrible Chief
About half of people who have suffered a heart attack accuse their superiors of this, inadequate behavior of which is the cause of health problems.
Inflammation of gums is not less dangerous factor, which can provoke disturbances in the work of the heart. The reason for this is the bacteria that cause chronic inflammation in the blood vessels.
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