01/28/2026
10 things I don’t do as a cardiologist ❤️ with Dr Georgeson
1️⃣ Eat red meat more than once a week
Not because it’s “evil”—but because my heart does better with plants, fish, and fiber doing the heavy lifting.
2️⃣ Sit on the couch for long stretches
Movement is medicine. If I’ve been sitting 30–60 minutes, I’m getting up. Your heart hates being ignored.
3️⃣ Plow my snow if I have heart disease
Cold exposure + physical work = underrated cardio. Bonus: fresh air beats a treadmill any day.
4️⃣ Stay inside on a nice day
Sunlight, steps, stress reduction—nature checks more boxes than any supplement ever could.
5️⃣ Decline an invitation from a friend
Strong social connections are cardioprotective. Loneliness is a risk factor we don’t talk about enough.
6️⃣ Take the elevator instead of the stairs
Those “small choices” add up. Free exercise, multiple times a day, no gym required.
7️⃣ Ignore resistance training
Muscle is metabolic gold. Lifting improves blood sugar, blood pressure, and long-term heart health.
8️⃣ Eat salty foods mindlessly
Sodium sneaks in everywhere. Blood pressure doesn’t lie—even when labels do.
9️⃣ Oversleep
Too little or too much sleep stresses the heart. Consistency beats weekend hibernation.
🔟 Miss a chance to travel
New experiences lower stress, shift perspective, and remind you why protecting your health matters.
❤️ Your heart is built by daily decisions—not prescriptions.
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