There are many causes of heart disease. Commonly there are obesity, smoking, excessive diet, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc. In addition, there are some lesser known reasons. The US “Prevention” magazine website recently commented on this. .
1. Menarche earlier than 12 years old. The sooner adolescence comes, the higher the risk of heart disease in the future. A study published by the University of Oxford Scholars in the Journal of Heart Disease shows that after the age of 13 to menstrual Compared with their peers, women who have had menstruation before the age of 12 have a 10% increased risk of heart disease in their later years.
2. Taking diet pills. Amber Kenner, a cardiologist at the University of Colorado Hospital in the United States, believes that any stimulating drugs (including most weight loss drugs) can damage the heart. They can raise blood pressure and heart rate, and thus exert pressure on the heart. Stress. The longer the medication is taken, the more likely it is to cause permanent damage to the heart.
3. Get the flu. The research results published by the University of Toronto researchers published in the New England Journal of Medicine show that the risk of heart attack in the year after the flu will increase sixfold.
4. Loneliness. Researchers at Brigham Young University in the US have found that feeling lonely and social isolation can increase the risk of heart disease by 30%. People with higher risk of heart disease should reduce their use of electronic social tools, participate in outdoor activities, and make connections. Friends, keeping pets when conditions permit.
5. Pregnancy. Pregnant women's blood volume will double and increase the burden on the heart. If pregnant women also suffer from gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, the risk of heart disease in the future will greatly increase.
6. Poor mood. Feelings of pain can lead to real heart problems, and even cause 'heartbreaking syndrome'. Any emotional events (such as bereavement, financial hardship, frequent moving or divorce) can bring heart problem.
7. Drink plenty of alcohol for a long period of time. A moderate amount of alcohol (not more than 1 cup a day) is safe. Exceeding this limit increases the risk of the heart.
8. There are inflammatory diseases. Two autoimmune diseases, lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, have two terrible things in common: They are more likely to affect women and increase the risk of heart disease in patients.
9. Abuse in childhood. Researchers at Columbia University in the United States have found that women who have experienced more than three traumatic events (such as being abused or bullied) during their childhood have an increased risk of heart disease when they become adults.
10. Treatment for hyperactive disease. The most commonly used drug for the treatment of ADHD is stimulants. These drugs increase heart rate and blood pressure, and long-term use may cause a slight increase in the patient's risk of heart disease.
