02/19/2026
🧼 Scrub Files Episode 17 | Heart Health Month
What Are the Biggest Risk Factors for Heart Disease?
Heart disease doesn’t happen overnight — it develops over time. Some risk factors we can’t change, like age and family history. But many are within our control.
The most common risk factors include:
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Physical inactivity
• Chronic stress
• Poor sleep
The good news? Small changes add up. Managing blood pressure, moving regularly, getting adequate sleep, and reducing stress can significantly lower risk over time. Heart health isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being consistent.