Heart is not only one of the most vital organ of body, but till ages it symbolizes love, care n compassion. Whether a person is happy or sad, excited or depressed, the heart will be affected the most. Thus, maintaining a good heart health is very important not only for a longer life, but for enjoying a healthy n hearty life.
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| Take Care of Heart Health (image- worldheartfederation.org) |
तेज़ी से बदलती हुए जीवन-शैली के परिणामस्वरूप हृदय रोगों की संख्या में भी अत्यधिक इज़ाफ़ा हुआ है..
अतः समस्त विश्व में लोगों को हार्ट हेल्थ एवं हृदय रोगों के प्रति जागरूक करने के उद्देश्य से " World Heart Day" का आयोजन प्रतिवर्ष 29 September को किया जाता है.
The theme for this year is " Use Heart to Beat Heart Diseases " which focuses on healthy lifestyle measures which need to be incorporated in everyday life in order to prevent the risk of CVD ( cardio-vascular diseases). Acc. to World Heart Federation.. CVD patients are more susceptible to severe COVID-19. Diseases affecting some form of heart condition or heart function include hypertension and diabetes, acute coronary syndrome, injury to muscles tissues of the heart, (myocardial injury), heart failure..
This observance also inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest cause of death. The day promotes preventative measures to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Acc to an estimate, every year almost 17.5 million people lost their life due to CVD, by the year 2030, this rate has been expected to rise upto 23 million..
Some of the factors which leads to the risk of cardiac disorders n stroke include:
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| CVD Risk Factors ( google images) |
- high level blood pressure
- high cholesterol and glucose levels
- tobacco n smoking
- inadequate intake of fruit and vegetables
- obesity
- physical inactivity
Heart related disorders are not only confined to adults, but it can affect any age group. Children are also vulnerable too. About 1.35 million babies are born with congenital heart disease every year. Moreover, children may have to face the emotional consequences of seeing a loved one becoming ill with CVD.
The unhealthy lifestyles that lead to cardiovascular disease often begin in childhood and adolescence, so that prevention of heart disease must begin there. A healthy heart starts from childhood, the best time to adopt heart-healthy behaviors and reduce risks.
The risk factors can be eliminated/ prevented by adapting certain lifestyle modification techniques n switching on to a better n healthier lifestyle.
a. Get, Set n Go...
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| Keep moving for a Healthy Heart ( google images) |
Get physically active, keep yourself moving. Do exercises n work-outs: be it jogging, walking, cycling, swimming, or even gardening.
b. Eat Good, Feel Good...
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| Eat Good, Stay Fit ( google images) |
Add up a lot of fresh fruits n veggies in ur diet, avoid junk food, avoid taking too much oily n spicy stuff daily, cut out salt intake, try not to take too much sugary dishes.
c. Say No...
Avoid second hand smoking, quit tobacco use n smoking...
d. Regular Health check-up...
Get yourself checked for routine blood pressure, cholesterol, sugar level. Have an eye on your body-weight, measure your Body Mass Index...
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| Better Heart Choices(image- worldheartfederation.org) |
Thus, by making some simple lifestyle changes & following covid19 precautions ( freuent handwashing, wearing face mask, avoid social gathering.. we can maintain good heart health & ensure better functioning ...
Do Take Good Care of Your Heart..
as We Only have...
One Life, One Heart!!!
Dr. P Pathak
@swavalambanrehab.com
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