‘Alcohol & cigarettes won’t kill you’: Mumbai-based sports doctor flags a hidden danger harming your heart, liver and brain
Published on: Nov. 27, 2025, 3:23 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A Mumbai sports doctor and orthopaedic surgeon warns that ignoring stress, a daily habit, poses a greater long-term threat than smoking or drinking. This silent killer, often unnoticed, triggers a full-body reaction, releasing stress hormones and causing physical symptoms. Insufficient sleep exacerbates the damage, preventing the body's crucial reset and repair processes.
