'I'm a cardiologist and there are six habits I never do after 6pm'

'I'm a cardiologist and there are six habits I never do after 6pm'From mouthwash to exercise, you can boost heart health by NOT doing some things in the eveningCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)13:56, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDr Francesco Lo Monaco, preventative cardiologist and founder of The National Heart Clinic on London’s Harley Street.(Image: Dr Francesco Lo Monaco,)A cardiologist has listed six things he never does after 6pm in a bid to help protect his heart, and says everyone shoul;d follow the example. Dr Franceso Lo Monaco warns against habits such as using strong mouthwash, blue light exposure, intense static exercise, calming supplements, holding your breath, and eating before bed.‌In the UK alone, 8 million people live with a cardiovascular disease, according to the British Heart Foundation, and it is estimated that more than half will develop a cardiovascular condition in their lifetime. Cardiologist Dr Francesco Lo Monaco, founder of the National Heart Clinic on London’s Harley Street, and author of Heart Saviour, said there are six things you should always avoid doing after 6pm to keep your heart healthy.‌View 3 ImagesStrong mouthwash could do more harm than good in the evening‌Don’t use strong mouthwashThe first thing Dr Lo Monaco advises against is using any strong antibacterial mouthwash.He said: “The bacteria in your mouth helps convert compounds from food into nitric oxide, which keeps your blood vessels flexible and able to relax when needed.‌“However, some powerful mouthwashes can wipe out this bacteria, which can raise blood pressure, which is not what you want when your body should be resting and recovering from the day.”No blue light exposureScrolling in bed before falling asleep has become a common habit for many of us, but it could be causing more harm than first realised.‌Dr Lo Monaco said: “Bright blue-rich light in the evening, especially through the eyes, can suppress melatonin, which isn’t jus...