{"id":303,"date":"2021-12-02T06:45:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T06:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/?p=303"},"modified":"2025-01-25T07:58:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T07:58:19","slug":"ways-to-prevent-heart-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/ways-to-prevent-heart-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"8 ways to prevent heart disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #294694;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\"><i>One in four deaths in India are due to cardiovascular diseases, with heart disease and stroke responsible for 80 percent of this burden.<\/i><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you also are distressed about your heart health, you are right to be. Heart disease prevention should always stay at the forefront in everyone&#8217;s minds.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our hearts are vulnerable to disease due to a sedentary lifestyle, stressful work life, poor diet, or lack of physical activities. Therefore, it is essential to make smarter and healthier lifestyle choices to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to making smarter and healthier lifestyle choices lies in the prevention of heart disease. Hence, we\u00a0 have come up with eight key <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-prevent-a-heart-attack\/\"><b>heart disease prevention tips<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you get started:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/ways-to-prevent-heart-disease\/#Dont_smoke\" >Don&#8217;t smoke\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/ways-to-prevent-heart-disease\/#Get_moving\" >Get moving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/ways-to-prevent-heart-disease\/#Eat_a_heart-healthy_diet\" >Eat a heart-healthy diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/ways-to-prevent-heart-disease\/#Maintain_a_healthy_weight\" >Maintain a healthy weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/ways-to-prevent-heart-disease\/#Get_quality_sleep\" >Get quality sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/ways-to-prevent-heart-disease\/#Keep_stress_under_control\" >Keep stress under control\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/ways-to-prevent-heart-disease\/#Get_regular_health_screenings\" >Get regular health screenings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/ways-to-prevent-heart-disease\/#Take_your_medicines_on_time\" >Take your medicines on time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/ways-to-prevent-heart-disease\/#Patiala_Heart_Institute_Best_Heart_Specialist_in_Patiala\" >Patiala Heart Institute: Best Heart Specialist in Patiala<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_smoke\"><\/span><b>Don&#8217;t smoke\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are never too late to quit smoking. It is one of the best things you can do for your heart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #294694;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>How can smoking increase your risk of heart disease?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nicotine chemical found in cigarettes can pose potential damage to your heart. This harmful chemical can increase your heart rate and blood pressure. In addition, these chemicals can further lead to the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, when you smoke, your blood vessels constrict, which can limit the blood flow to your heart. It can also damage your blood cells, which makes clots easier to form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0All these risk factors can occur due to smoking. Therefore, you should quit smoking to reduce your <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/cath-lab.php\">risk of heart disease<\/a>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After quitting smoking for a year, your risk of heart disease can be cut in half.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although quitting smoking is not easy, the benefits of quitting smoking are worth your efforts. You can take counseling sessions if you are finding it difficult to quit smoking. You can start doing physical exercises and medication to divert your mind from smoking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_moving\"><\/span><b>Get moving<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #294694;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Do you know regular and daily physical activities can lower your risk of heart disease?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activities help you control your weight and reduce your chances of developing conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. All of these conditions can put you at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/cardiology.php\"><strong>risk of heart disease<\/strong><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #294694;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>How to keep yourself moving?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>You can follow these tips to keep your heart moving<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for at least 30 to 60 minutes of daily activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for 10,000 steps daily for better heart health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start moderate aerobic exercises such as walking at a brisk pace.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"new-cta-btn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/calendar-1.png\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/contact-us.php\">Request an Appointment at Patiala Heart<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_a_heart-healthy_diet\"><\/span><b>Eat a heart-healthy diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Irregular eating and poor lifestyle choices can lead to the development of heart disease. That is why people who don&#8217;t maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle are at high <\/span><b>risk of heart disease.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> However, you can quickly mitigate the chances of heart disease by adopting a <\/span><b>heart-healthy lifestyle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and eating a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/15-heart-healthy-foods-to-protect-your-heart\/\"><b>heart-healthy diet<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For better heart health, you should fill your diet with fruits, vegetables, fiber, fish, and healthy fats. Moreover, you should also limit unhealthy fats such as trans fats and even salt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are certain foods that can help keep your heart healthy. These nutrient-rich foods help lower your blood pressure and can keep your cholesterol levels under control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should add these heart healthy foods to your diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy protein<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocado<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark chocolates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintain_a_healthy_weight\"><\/span><b>Maintain a healthy weight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity can aggravate your risk of heart disease. A BMI of 25 or higher is considered overweight and can lead to conditions of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. Diseases can put a strain on your heart and can aggravate the <\/span><b>risk of heart disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, reducing and maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for your heart. Reducing your weight by 3% to 5% can help decrease certain fats in your blood (triglycerides), lower your blood sugar (glucose), and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #294694;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>How can you maintain an ideal weight?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being on the heavier side of the weight can put you under the\u00a0 <\/span><b>risk of heart disease. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Here are some of the changes that you can make to lose weight:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat the right portion sizes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be more active<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid foods containing fat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go for a walk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start cycling or swimming<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_quality_sleep\"><\/span><b>Get quality sleep<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #294694;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Do you know that sleep deprivation can put you at risk of heart disease?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep is important to restore and recharge the functioning of your body parts. Insufficient or fragmented sleep can lead to problems of blood pressure which can heighten the <\/span><b>risk of heart disease.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, a sleep condition called obstructive sleep apnea can also put you at <\/span><b>risk of heart disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Therefore, you should try to improve your sleeping patterns. You need at least seven hours of sleep each night for better heart health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #294694;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>To get the quality sleep, you can follow these steps:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick to a regular sleep schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your bedroom clean and cool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch off your phone while sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try not to exercise before going to sleep\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_stress_under_control\"><\/span><b>Keep stress under control\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juggling work, daily commitments can make you feel stressed or busy. However, taking too much stress is bad for your health. High levels of cortisol from long-term stress can raise blood cholesterol or blood sugar levels. Therefore, it is important for you to manage stress and improve your heart health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #294694;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Tips to keep your stress under control<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start doing physical exercises<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat a well-balanced diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take short breaks from your daily activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make time for your hobbies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_regular_health_screenings\"><\/span><b>Get regular health screenings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular health screenings from a heart specialist is essential to keep your heart health in check. Health screenings can identify health issues before they become major problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 25px; color: #294694;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Regular health screenings are important to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol level under check.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blood pressure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Blood pressure screening generally starts at the age of 18. It is ideal for you to get your blood pressure checked at regular intervals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cholesterol level:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Adults should get their <a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/causes-of-high-cholesterol\/\"><strong>cholesterol levels<\/strong><\/a> checked at least once every four to six years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_your_medicines_on_time\"><\/span><b>Take your medicines on time<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have high blood pressure or high sugar levels, your doctor may prescribe certain medications. Take all these medications as directed by your <a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/cardiology.php\"><strong>heart specialist<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure or high sugar levels can put a strain on your heart. Therefore, these medications help lower your blood pressure or blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patiala_Heart_Institute_Best_Heart_Specialist_in_Patiala\"><\/span><b>Patiala Heart Institute: Best Heart Specialist in Patiala<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/\"><strong>Patiala Heart Institute<\/strong><\/a> offers top-quality heart care to all patients. We have the best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/cardiology.php\"><b>heart specialists in Patiala<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for treating all kinds of heart-related disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"new-cta-btn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/calendar-1.png\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/patialaheart.com\/contact-us.php\">Request an Appointment at Patiala Heart<\/a><\/div>\n<style>#sp-ea-307 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 500ms;}#sp-ea-307.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-307.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-307.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-307.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-307.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1777284892\"><div id=\"sp-ea-307\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3070\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3070\" aria-controls=\"collapse3070\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Which exercises are good for your heart?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse3070\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-307\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3070\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Walking, swimming and cycling are considered as good exercises for better functioning of your heart. Moreover, heart-pumping aerobic exercises are also good to keep your heart pumping.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3071\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3071\" aria-controls=\"collapse3071\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is a good heart rate?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse3071\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-307\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3071\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A resting heart rate in an adult ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3072\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3072\" aria-controls=\"collapse3072\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can anxiety damage your heart?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse3072\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-307\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3072\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, anxiety can cause damage to your heart. Your cortisol levels and heartbeat may spike up when you take too much stress. 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