Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon, is back with some more tips on living healthy and improving the quality of our lives. This time, he reminds people over 40 what they should get rid of, and honestly, it\u2019s something that everyone, no matter their age, should keep themselves away from.<\/p>\n
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\nIn one of his newest TikTok videos he films along with his sons, one of his sons approaches and asks Dr. London, \u201cDad, what things would you avoid after the age of 40?\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. London then explains, \u201cThe top two on the list go for any age\u2026 the first one would be alcohol.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you really want to set the stage for yourself long term, limit or remove alcohol, it\u2019s toxic to every cell in the body.<\/p>\n
\u201cI realise this can be hard because alcohol is everywhere. It is a personal choice but just be thoughtful.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Cleveland Clinic warns that alcohol does more harm than many people assume. Beyond adding \u201cempty\u201d calories that lead to weight gain, long-term drinking increases the risk of serious conditions like heart disease, liver cirrhosis, certain cancers, and even brain damage.<\/p>\n
Research backs this up. A major study published in The Lancet found that the amount of alcohol with the lowest health risk is none at all, suggesting even moderate drinking has measurable downsides.<\/p>\n
An occasional drink probably won\u2019t cause major harm, but most experts agree that cutting back in midlife, or avoiding alcohol altogether, is the safest choice for long-term health.<\/p>\n
Further, Dr. Landon advises against smoking and vaping, saying, \u201cNext is smoking and vaping. I don\u2019t think anyone would disagree that it\u2019s bad for you. It increases your risk of lung cancer, heart attack and stroke \u2013 don\u2019t vape, don\u2019t smoke.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also discusses the importance of getting enough sleep every night and how the lack of it affects the health negatively. \u201cDon\u2019t trade sleep for other activities. This is something that I personally struggle with.<\/p>\n
\u201cRecovery is so important throughout our lives but it\u2019s really important as we get older.\u201d<\/p>\n
He then adds, \u201cFinally, avoid toxic people, focus and nurture on your relationships with the people that you care about and love because in the end that\u2019s what truly matters.\u201d<\/p>\n
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