Seven key causes of poor heart and vascular health identified

Medical researcher Dr. Fahad Alkhodairi has identified seven main causes of poor heart and vascular health.

In a post on his account on X, he explained that these causes include:

1 - Fat buildup in blood vessels, resulting from persistently high triglycerides and untreated high cholesterol.

2 - Smoking in all its forms, both traditional and modern, as it combines with fats to form solid substances that deposit in the blood and on vessel walls, leading to blockages and clots.

3 - Anxiety, psychological stress, and insufficient sleep.

4 - Physical inactivity and lack of exercise.

5 - Neglecting diabetes management, including poor dietary control of sugars or failure to take medications that regulate blood sugar levels.

6 - Uncontrolled high blood pressure and not taking prescribed antihypertensive medications.

7 - Poor nutrition, whether due to unhealthy food choices, preparation methods, or the use of harmful additives such as saturated and hydrogenated fats.