{"id":109069,"date":"2025-08-31T03:47:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T03:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/109069\/"},"modified":"2025-08-31T03:47:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T03:47:08","slug":"cardiologist-says-air-pollution-literally-hardens-your-arteries-explains-what-causes-higher-risk-of-heart-attack-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/109069\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiologist says ‘air pollution literally hardens your arteries’, explains what causes ‘higher risk of heart attack’ | Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cardiologist Dr Dmitry Yaranov said in an August 31 Instagram post, \u201cHere\u2019s what\u2019s actually affecting your heart \u2014 and nobody\u2019s talking about it.\u201d In the post, Dr Yaranov shared, \u201cAfter treating thousands of patients with heart failure<\/a>, these are the things I wish more people knew before it was too late.\u201d Also read | Cardiologist shares ‘jadoo diet for weight loss’, assures you’ll shed at least 7 kg in 1 month without starving yourself<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Air Air pollution exposure can harm cardiovascular health. Find out how. (Freepik) <\/p>\n

In his post, the cardiologist highlighted the often-overlooked factors affecting heart health, including chronic sleep deprivation<\/a>, air pollution exposure, stress and cortisol overload, gum disease, limited access to healthy food, and poor gut health. He said that cardiovascular well-being goes beyond exercise and diet, encompassing sleep, stress management, environmental factors, and overall lifestyle.<\/p>\n

According to Dr Yaranov, \u201cCardiovascular health isn\u2019t just about exercise and salads. It\u2019s sleep, stress, air, access, and even your gut. Fix the foundation. Not just the numbers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ahead are six things ‘actually affecting your heart’, as per Dr Yaranov.<\/p>\n

1. Chronic sleep deprivation<\/p>\n

Dr Yaranov said, \u201cSleeping 6 hours a night and calling it ‘the grind’? Chronic sleep loss raises risk of heart failure, stroke, and sudden death.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Air pollution exposure<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cBreathing in exhaust every day on your commute? Air pollution<\/a> literally hardens your arteries.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Stress and cortisol overload<\/p>\n

\u201cAlways stressed and just ‘pushing through’? Cortisol overload leads to high blood pressure and inflammation,\u201d Dr Yaranov said.<\/p>\n

4. Gum disease<\/p>\n

He also said, \u201cHaven\u2019t seen a dentist in years? Gum disease = more inflammation = higher risk of heart attack.\u201d<\/p>\n

5. Limited access to healthy food<\/p>\n

Dr Yaranov added, \u201cTrying to eat healthy but live in a food desert? Lack of access = worse cardiac outcomes, no matter your willpower.\u201d<\/p>\n

6. Poor gut health<\/p>\n

He concluded, \u201cIgnoring your gut health<\/a>? Your microbiome helps regulate blood pressure and cholesterol. Feed it right.\u201d<\/p>\n

Click here <\/a>to learn about simple diet and lifestyle changes you can make to take proactive steps to support your heart health and reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases.<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.<\/p>\n

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