India, Dec. 1 -- We live in a world obsessed with big changes, new routines, new workouts, and new diets. But the real magic lies in the tiny, almost invisible choices you make throughout the day. These small habits might feel insignificant, but they quietly influence how well your heart functions.

Dr Dmitry Yaranov, a cardiologist specialising in heart transplants, and based in Tennessee, US, shares in his November 29 Instagram post the underrated habits that save more lives than you think. (Also read: Neurosurgeon with 33 years of experience warns 'your legs are more important for ageing brain than most people realise' )

"If you skip these basics and turn to supplements or quick fixes instead, you're treating the marketing, not your h...