The “morning surge”
The scary part? High blood pressure often shows no obvious symptoms, but it can still have life-threatening consequences if left unchecked. Regularly monitoring your blood pressure and learning about the risk factors is one of the smartest things you can do for your health.
Even simple morning choices, what you eat, what you drink, and how quickly you dive into stress, can quietly affect your arteries and cholesterol over time.
The good news: small adjustments in your morning habits can make a huge difference. Here are three habits to avoid if you want to protect your heart:
1. Strong coffee and smoking
A piping-hot cup of coffee might feel like the perfect wake-up, but if it’s very high in caffeine, it can temporarily spike your blood pressure and heart rate.Continue reading…
