India, Nov. 21 -- Heart health is majorly rooted in lifestyle habits, from diet to exercise. The timing of these habits also plays a fundamental role. Mornings, in particular, pass in a blur as you rush to get started. Certain missteps in your morning routine may quietly put your heart under stress. This is why you need to be extra cautious about how you begin the day. Adjusting unhealthy habits can help you go a long way in safeguarding your cardiovascular health.

To understand which habits one should avoid in the morning, HT Lifestyle connected to Dr Narasa Raju Kavalipati, senior consultant- cardiology and director, Interventional Cardiology at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. He revealed five habits which undermine long-term...