Thursday, December 24, 2020

Being Heart Smart

On 29th September, World Heart Day, Dr. Ramesh, Chief Medical Officer, Kauvery Hospital, Heart City, shares valuable insights regarding the importance of staying vigilant and reaching out to an expert at the slightest hint of cardiac problem. 

Being Heart Smart



Understanding your heart

The heart is one of the most critical organs in our body and keeping it healthy is essential. Some conditions, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes, as well as lifestyle factors, such as unhealthy diet, obesity, physical inactivity, and alcohol and tobacco use, can put your heart at risk. Sometimes, a tendency towards heart disease can run in families. Everyone needs to be heart smart, but it is even more critical for people who have a higher risk of heart disease to be smart and look after their hearts.

Heart smart tips

The chance of developing heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control factors that put people at greater risk.

Some ways that you can minimize the risk of heart disease include:-

  • Eating a healthy diet
  • Maintaining a healthy weight
  • Exercising regularly
  • Limiting alcohol use
  • Not smoking
  • Keeping stress under control
  • Maintaining optimum blood levels

People at higher risk of heart disease need to have regular health check-ups and consult with a cardiologist. In case of any discomfort, they should get to a hospital immediately.

Today, let us take an oath to protect ourselves against heart disease!

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