which of the following activities is known to increase heart rate and blood pressure, increase one's risk for coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis and vascular disease?
A. Eating junk food
B. Engaging in yoga
C. Smoking cigarettes
D. Drinking a lots of water
Smoking makes your heart work harder by increasing heart rate, tightening major arteries, and causing an abnormal heart rhythm. Smoking also elevates blood pressure, putting you at risk for a stroke.
