India, Nov. 27 -- We often focus on the obvious health risks like smoking or drinking, but some everyday habits can quietly harm our bodies even more. Dr Manan Vora, a Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon and health educator, warns that one common practice could be deadlier than both smoking and drinking, significantly raising the risk of serious health issues. (Also read: Amitabh Bachchan's fitness coach shares secret to burning fat while building muscle: 'Weight loss alone isn't enough' )

"Alcohol and cigarettes will not kill you. What will kill you is stress," says Dr Manan. "Your body releases cortisol and adrenaline, that's stress, when you feel bogged down, low, and drained."

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