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Contrary to popular belief, heart disease isn’t just associated with physical activities, but also your thoughts and emotions also hugely affect the health of your ticker. They can hasten the onset of heart disease. It is true that poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption in excess increases your risk for heart disease by elevating your blood pressure, LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and blood sugar (major risk factors), but negative behaviors and thoughts equally heightens the risk. Having a positive outlook in life can protect against heart disease- backed by evidence. By being positive and having purpose in life and actively practicing gratitude, you can reduce your risk of developing heart disease by as much as 30 percent. A positive mindset and an attitude of gratitude can just be as beneficial for people who already have cardiovascular disease, which is significant, as they are at an increased risk of having strokes and heart attacks. Impact of negative th...

Substantial evidence demonstrates that insomnia- an issue with initiating and maintaining sleep, or experiencing sleep of poor quality, negatively impacts the health of your heart. According to researchers, insomnia is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. The fact that 30 percent of the US population exhibit some signs of insomnia is quite unfortunate. Also, 44 percent of individuals who have issues related to their ticker report frequent insomnia, making it a very common heart failure (HF) symptom. Sleep is indispensable for the body to recuperate. A good night’s sleep of high-quality for at least 7-9 hours sets the tone for the rest of the day. Any type of sleep disorder, such as insomnia, can take its toll on your cardiovascular health. According to a new study, individuals with a family history of insomnia are at a higher risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke. Insomnia symptoms to watch out for: 1.    ...