These Everyday Habits Could Lead To Heart Disease

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast

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According to The NPD Group, 31 million Americans skip breakfast every morning. This habit could have some serious health consequences. Research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology concluded that skipping breakfast raises your chance of heart disease by up to 87%.

Why does skipping breakfast harm the body? Researcher Dr. Wei Bao says that it often leads to overeating later in the day. Insulin sensitivity also becomes imbalanced if the morning fast lasts for too long. To take care of your heart, eat breakfast.

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