Doctors And Scientists, Tell Us Things That People Don’t Realize Are Wildly Bad For Your Health

If you’re a medical professional, you’ve likely seen people unknowingly do incredibly harmful things to their health (and maybe they even think they’re helpful!). So, now’s your chance to tell us about dangerous habits everyone should know more about.

So, doctors, nurses, scientists, and other health professionals. What are things people don’t realize are wildly bad for their health?

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Like, maybe people have no clue just how dangerous a lack of sleep is and normalize 24/7 “hustle culture” wayyy too much. In fact, sleep deprivation can lead to an increased chance of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Perhaps you find most people never take indoor air pollution seriously, including exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from household cleaning products, mold, or gas stoves, which can lead to long-term health effects like respiratory diseases or cancer.

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Or maybe several people make everyday mistakes that seem small but can have huge impacts, like skipping sunscreen. But wearing sunscreen even on cloudy days is essential to protect your skin from UV damage.

Or perhaps you’ve had patients not realize just how dangerous — and even deadly — it can be to overuse common OTC meds, like ibuprofen, as it can damage your digestive system, impact your hormones, increase the risk of heart attacks, and more.

Doctors, scientists, and other health professionals, we want to hear from you: What things don’t people realize are bad for their health? Be sure to explain why they’re harmful as well. Tell us in the comments, or use this anonymous form below. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.

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