Smoking and Drinking
Smoking would double the risk of developing heart diseases, especially diastolic heart failure. Harmful substances in these products, especially nicotine would damage the blood vessels over time and cause them to spike. This lowers the amount of oxygen in your blood and makes your heart operate harder to compensate. Similarly, excessive consumption of alcohol would increase the levels of triglyceride and blood pressure. Both conditions would lead to heart disease. Therefore, it is advisable to quit smoking and consume alcohol in moderation. [6]
