ALL YOUR HEART

A HEALTHY HEART MEANS HEALTHY, GRACEFUL, SUPER FINE AGEING.

The more things change, the more they remain the same. While there has been a remarkable change in the way heart disease is seen and understood today, it remains the world’s number one killer; being responsible for one in every three deaths.

“Diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal lipid profiles, tobacco, lack of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, obesity, heavy alcohol intake, stress, and family history continue to be the major risk factors for developing heart disease,” says Dr. Vasundhra Atre, Medical Director, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore.

HEART HEALTH AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF LIFE

By building a foundation of healthy habits in childhood and consistently practising them throughout life, you can increase your chances of ageing gracefully, maintaining physical vitality, mental clarity, and emotional well-being as you grow older.

Heart is the first organ which takes the beating in terms of erratic beat, rhythm getting spoiled, staggered because of which our other functions could get deregulated. It is never too late to make positive changes, so even if you are starting later in life, every step toward a healthier lifestyle can have a positive impact. Ageing gracefully and maintaining heart health throughout different stages of life are essential for overall well-being and longevity. Here are some tips by Dr. Mickey Mehta, the Global leading Holistic Health Guru, for promoting heart health at various life stages: