Mumbai orthopaedic surgeon reveals 8 habits that are quietly damaging your organs: ‘Heavy late-night meals burden the…’

Updated on: Oct 18, 2025, 13:59:41 IST

By Eshana Saha

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Eating heavy meals late at night might be damaging your liver, according to Dr Vora. (Pixabay)

Daily habits - from rubbing your eyes to listening to loud music - can quietly damage your health. Dr Vora lists 8 habits that are detrimental to your organs.

Even the most harmless-seeming daily routines can take a quiet toll on your body over time. From the way you sit at your desk to how quickly you eat your meals, small, everyday habits may be silently stressing your organs without you realising it. While many of these actions feel routine or insignificant, their cumulative effects can impact your long-term health, affecting everything from your heart and lungs to your brain and kidneys.

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Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon and health educator, Dr Manan Vora, has identified eight everyday habits that could be silently harming your organs. In an Instagram video posted on September 18, he breaks down how everyday habits - from rubbing your eyes and overeating to prolonged sitting - can impact different organs in the body.

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Lungs

According to Dr Vora, breathing through your mouth dries out the air pathways and increases the risk of infections.

Heart

Sitting for extended periods can impair blood circulation and place additional strain on the heart, explains Dr Vora.

Eyes

Rubbing your eyes too often can silently damage your cornea. Dr Vora stresses, “Rubbing eyes can damage the cornea and harm long-term vision.”

Stomach

Dr Vora suggests keeping a check on overeating and advises against eating too quickly, as these habits can upset digestion.

Liver

The orthopaedician states, “Heavy late-night meals burden the liver and affect metabolism.”

Kidney

Hydration is non-negotiable when it comes to kidney health. Dr Vora stresses, “Not drinking enough water increases the risk of stones and strain.

Brain

You might be good at multitasking - and it is a necessary skill nowadays - but according to the surgeon, constant multitasking lowers focus and weakens your memory.

Ears

Do you listen to loud music on earphones for long hours? Dr Vora stresses that it can lead to permanent hearing loss over time.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.

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Eshana Saha
Eshana Saha is a fresh face in lifestyle and cultural journalism, bringing a refined, multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of entertainment, fashion and holistic wellbeing. With less than a year of professional experience, she has quickly adapted to high-pressure editorial environments and currently works full-time with HT Media. Prior to this, she interned for nearly six months with Hindustan Times’ entertainment and lifestyle vertical, where she gained hands-on experience in digital reporting, trend analysis and editorial storytelling. Based in New Delhi, Eshana specialises in comprehensive coverage of major cultural moments — from international film press tours to the curated aesthetics of global fashion showcases, award shows and music-centred events. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from St Xavier’s University, Kolkata, and a Master’s degree in English from the University of Delhi, equipping her with a strong academic foundation and a keen ability to deconstruct complex cultural trends into clear, high-impact narratives. Beyond the red carpet, Eshana has developed a growing focus on health and wellbeing reporting. She bridges the gap between celebrity-driven trends and practical, evidence-informed lifestyle advice, ensuring her work remains both aspirational and grounded in editorial rigour. She has extensively covered the health implications of Delhi’s air pollution crisis, while also playing a key role in amplifying expert-led insights on women’s health and mental wellbeing, helping translate complex medical perspectives into informed, impactful public awareness. An artist at heart, she explores multiple creative forms — from visual arts and music to culinary experiments — and brings a creative’s eye for nuance, texture and detail to every story. Whether analysing runway dynamics or examining emerging wellness movements, she remains committed to accuracy and the highest standards of contemporary journalistic ethics.Read More

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