On the occasion of World Heart Health Day, themed this year as ❞𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭❞, we need to stop and think if we really do pay tribute to our hearts that they deserve. A healthy heart allows you to live long and happy. But how do we assure that our heart health is at its best?

A healthy diet and lifestyle are essential for a healthy heart, and it is my pleasure to share my thoughts with you on this special day. I strongly believe that a riotous lifestyle is the key to a healthy heart!

Avoid tobacco and alcohol which are controllable risk factors for heart disease.

Eat fewer calories and exercise more.

Add antioxidant-rich and heart-healthy fibre to your daily diet plan such as whole grains, lean protein sources, low-fat dairy products & fruits & vegetables.

Engage in activities or relaxing hobbies that let you take the edge off stressful days.

Laugh often. Laughter lowers stress hormones.

Side-step salt, and your favorite fast-food fix.

Keep your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol in check.

If you have a family history of heart conditions, meet your doctor and take the necessary precautions.

Let’s start to take a different approach and make the right decisions. Let’s act with courage and help one another to overcome heart conditions.

Let’s keep our hearts beating!