Use Heart For Action!

 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.

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. 

This observance also inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which is the cause of half of non-communicable disease related death. This day promotes awareness about healthy lifestyle n also about preventative measures to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. 

Share Your Knowledge for a Healthy Heart ( image credit- worldheartday.org)

The theme for this year as per World Heart Federation is " Use ❤️ For Action" 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). It also encourages each of Us to inspire Others about Healthy Heart Habits n keep CVD at bay. 

हार्ट का इस्तेमाल करने का मतलब अलग तरह से सोचना है.  सही निर्णय लेने के लिए।  हिम्मत से काम लेना।  दूसरों की सहायता करना।  इस महत्वपूर्ण कारण से जुड़ने के लिए।  हृदय ही एकमात्र ऐसा अंग है जिसे आप सुन और महसूस कर सकते हैं।  यह जीवन की पहली और आखिरी निशानी है।  यह उन कुछ चीजों में से एक है जिसमें हम सभी को लोगों के रूप में एकजुट करने की क्षमता है।

World Heart Day ( image credit: WHF.com) 

Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death worldwide and this is projected to remain so, according to WHO. About 17.5 million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2005, representing 30 percent of all global deaths. 

Some of the factors which leads to the risk of cardiac disorders n stroke include:

Factors leading to heart diseases (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. 

80% of premature deaths from CVD could be avoided if the four main risk factors – tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol – are controlled. Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke kill 6 million people a year and are estimated to cause nearly 10% of CVD. ( info source- worldheartday.org)

So, What You Can Do??  Well.. check out Below...

a. Get, Set n Go...

Keep moving-up for your heart health (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...

Eat good, Feel good (pic source 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...

say no for heart health (google images)

Avoid second hand smoking, quit tobacco use n smoking...

d. Regular Health check-up...

Take time for routine health check-up (google images)

Get yourself checked for routine blood pressure, cholesterol, sugar level. Have an eye on your body-weight, measure your Body Mass Index...

Thus, by making some simple lifestyle changes we can make our heart  more healthy n happy...

So, Do Take Good Care of Your Heart...

as We Only have...

One Life, One Heart!!!

Dr. P Pathak

@swavalambanrehab.com