A cardiologist shared 4 seemingly healthy habits that can lead to heart failure, from too much protein to overdoing workouts

• A lot of general health advice, like exercising and eating protein, also applies to heart health. • When done in excess, some habits can lead to cardiovascular issues, like heart disease. • A cardiologist warns against eating too much protein and heavy drinking on weekends.

When it comes to heart health, a lot of advice is straightforward: Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and avoid vaping.

But sometimes, even the healthiest-seeming lifestyle choices can backfire, especially if done in excess. "Any extreme is likely not good for you," Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, a heart transplant cardiologist at Stern Cardiovascular in Tennessee, known on social media for his tips on heart health, told Business Insider.

Yaranov, who is the director of the advanced heart failure program at Baptist