4 Shower Habits After 60 That Can Trigger Heart Attacks & Strokes

Описание: Many seniors believe a shower is one of the safest parts of the day.
Warm water, privacy, and routine feel harmless — but after 60, certain shower habits can quietly strain the heart and brain.

In this episode of the Senior Health Podcast, we explore how four common shower habits may increase the risk of dizziness, falls, heart attacks, and strokes in older adults — and what simple changes can dramatically improve safety and confidence.

According to insights often discussed by cardiologists and organizations like the American Heart Association, rapid shifts in temperature, timing, and circulation can stress an aging cardiovascular system. The shower is often where these changes first appear.

👨‍⚕️ Guided by Japan’s most respected senior doctors, this episode explains:

Why hot showers affect blood pressure after 60

Why shower timing matters more than most seniors realize

How steam, heat, and fatigue quietly increase risk

Simple ways to make showers safer without losing comfort or independence

If you’ve ever felt lightheaded, weak, or unsteady in the shower, this conversation is especially important.

👉 Watch till the end to learn how small adjustments can help protect your heart, brain, and balance as you age.

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Sources used for this episode:
1.American Heart Association. (2023). Blood pressure variability and cardiovascular risk in older adults.
2.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Older adult falls: Data and statistics.
3.National Institute on Aging. (2022). Age-related changes in circulation and blood pressure regulation.
4.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. (2021). Heat exposure, dehydration, and fall risk in older adults.
5.Stroke Journal. (2020). Environmental and physiological triggers of stroke in older populations.

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