If you frequently indulge in your bacon cheeseburger
cravings and also tend to live a pretty sedentary lifestyle, then you probably
already know that you may be at a risk for a heart attack. However, these
obviously bad choices may not be the only thing taking a toll on your heart.
Here are five heart attack symptoms and triggers that you may unknowingly be
exposing yourself to.
1. Nonstick Chemicals – While non-stick and stain-repellant
chemicals can make our lives more convenient, they may not be worth it in terms
of your health. There has been a proven connection between these chemicals and
heart disease. Instead, replace your nonstick cookware with stainless steel,
cast iron, or glass.
2. Climate Change – Regardless of where you fall on the
climate change debate, it is undeniable that a warming planet has deleterious
effects on your health. Excessive heat causes tiny particulates in the air that
can become lodged in your lungs. While you might not be able to do much to stop
climate change on your hand, Omega-3 Fish oil supplements can lower your
susceptibility to these particles.
3. Antibacterial Soap – You may have heard some of the
trends about the use of antibacterial soap and toothpastes, and how germs and
bacterias develop immunities to these antibacterials, making them impossible-to-kill
and antibiotic-resistant. Avoid this risk by staying away from soaps that
contain triclosan, or are advertised as anti-bacterial or anti-microbial.
4. Canned Foods – Whether you know it or not, commercially
canned foods can also have negative effects on your health. Foods are canned
using a specific chemical called bisphenol A or BPA. This chemical has been
tied to breast cancer, anger problems, obesity and infertility in addition to
heart disease. So, opt for fresh or frozen when given the chance.
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