10 Heart Myths People Believe In
Some people believe that if you exercise, avoid fatty foods, and drink red wine your heart will be healthy. Is this true? Let’s look at some of the myths about heart health.
Dr. Valery
Myth 1. A healthy lifestyle is a panacea for heart disease
Yes, a healthy lifestyle, exercise, and proper nutrition are beneficial. But it’s not guaranteed to help heart health. The risk of heart failure is influenced by many uncontrollable factors: age, gender (men have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than women), and heredity. A lot depends on our lifestyle, but not everything.
Myth 2. Sleeping on the body’s left side is bad for the heart
The position of the body during sleep ===does not affect the work of the heart, even in those people who have heart issues. The only difference is that when you sleep on your left side, you feel the pounding of your heart, whereas on your right side you don't.
Myth 3. You need to take special medications for heart health
There are no ...
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