7 Common Habits That Are Damaging Your Heart

Drinking Alcohol

While a glass of wine or a beer on occasion isn't going to lead to a heart attack, drinking too much can negatively impact your heart health. Penn Medicine explains that it can increase blood pressure and also lead to a high level of triglycerides, the most common type of fat in your body. "The calories in alcohol adds up. When your body has too many calories, it changes them into triglyceride, which can raise your risk of heart disease," they explain. Additionally, those extra calories can translate to obesity, another heart disease risk factor.