Cardiologist Gets a Cardiac Arrest; Six Steps For Men To Keep Heart Healthy

A normal ECG report, no abnormalities, and still a young 41-year-old cardiologist had a heart attack! The case was of a renowned cardiologist from Jamnagar, who had performed over 16,000 heart surgeries! His cardiac arrest has once again increased the anxiety about heart attacks in young Indian men! So, today we look into the subject and understand what can be done to keep the heart healthy!

Physical Health and Heart Health- Related?

There can be cases when physical health is related to the health of the heart. But, in most cases, it cannot be said so! The cardiologist was young, physically very active, and worked over 14 hours a day. He was also a non-smoker! Shouldn’t someone with those qualities have a healthy heart? They should! But similar trends have been observed in the past where people with a good level of physical fitness could not identify what was wrong inside their bodies! So let us look at how we can identify anything strange in our body and also right the wrongs!

Steps To Keep Heart Healthy

There is a need to combat this alarming rise in cardiac diseases, especially after seeing what it can do to the healthiest of people! Here are six steps that can be followed as preventive measures for protecting the heart.

• Get Regular Check-ups: Most young men ignore regular medical check-ups and thus remain unaware of the risks associated with their health. Silent killers like high blood pressure and diabetes can thrive in such individuals without any warning signs. Regular examinations are an opportunity to identify any underlying issues and consult the doctor.
• Smoking is more injurious than they say: Smoking is very bad, not just for the lungs, but also for the heart! It can cause inflammation and damage blood vessels increasing the risk of blood clots in the brain and other vital organs. Quitting is a challenge but it can prove to be the first step towards a healthy heart.
• Maintain the weight: Physical health predominates what goes inside the body. Therefore, it is very important to have a good physique and maintain a healthy weight. Excess body weight strains the heart and blood vessels increasing the risk of hypertension, and high cholesterol. A balanced and nutritious diet, along with some physical exercise is important for effectively managing weight!
• Regular Physical Exercise: Exercising regularly can solve a lot of health problems. Young men should try at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise every week. Activities like brisk walking, running, cycling, and swimming in the daily routine can also help. Regular exercising strengthens the heart, improving blood circulation. It lowers blood pressure and helps in controlling weight! 
• A Good and Balanced Diet: A good amount of nutrition is very important both for men and women. Eating a proper amount of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and good protein can be very helpful. However, just eating won’t solve the problem. It is also important to avoid unhealthy food like sweets, carbonated drinks, and fatty junk eatables available in the market!
• Managing Stress and Sleep: Work is necessarily important, but compromising one’s health for the same is not! It is important to regulate stress because it has a very negative impact on the heart. The difference between men and women in expressing feelings has a role to play here! It is advisable for men to express their emotions and not just internalize them! Getting 7-8 hours of quality sleep at night is crucial because sleep deprivation and overwork are often linked to an unhealthy heart. 

Thus, by following the above steps, men can overcome the anxiety surrounding heart health and work on creating a healthier lifestyle! So, when do you start?