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KNOW THE MATTERS OF YOUR HEART

The heart is the body’s engine room, responsible for pumping around 7200 litres of life-sustaining blood via a 60,000-mile-long (97,000-kilometer-long) network of blood vessels. It works ceaselessly day in and day out, beating 100,000 times a day, 40 million times a year-in total, clocking up three billion heartbeats over an average lifetime
CARDIAC ARREST V/S HEART ATTACK
The terms ‘cardiac arrest’ and ‘heart attack’ are two different heart conditions though often used interchangeably. Heart attack is basically a state of blockage or significant narrowing of a coronary artery, causing tissue damage to an area of heart muscle due to lack of oxygen whereas, interruption of mechanical activity of the heart, is caused by a malfunction in the heart’s electrical system is known as cardiac arrest. A heart attack may be accompanied by arrhythmias that do not cause loss of mechanical heartbeats but on the other hand in the case of cardiac arrest one is incapable of generating a mechanical heartbeat or a complete lack of a heart rhythm is usually observable. So, in simple words, it can be signified that a heart attack occurs when blood flow totally gets blocked in the heart and on the other hand cardiac arrest occurs when the heart malfunctions and unexpectedly stops beating.
ARE YOU AT RISK FOR HEART DISEASE?
  • Smokers are 6 times more likely to suffer a heart attack. If you smoke, NOW is the time to quit.
  • Your weight matters. If you have a BMI that is > 30, and accumulated weight around your waist, speak to your doctor about weight loss options.
  • All sugar isn’t sweet. Watch out if you are diabetic!
  • Are you under pressure? High Blood Pressure, which damages your arteries, is the main cause for heart disease in India today.
  • Couch potatoes and desk hoggers beware! Even with no other risk factors, low physical activity puts you on the target list.
  • Know your history. Know you are in the ‘high risk’ category if your family history reveals Heart Disease or sudden deaths for unexplained reasons.
REWIRING THE HEART
Healthy Heart Tips. Here are a few heart-smart tips to boost the function of your heart: Eat Healthily: Food is of particular significance when it comes to heart health. Avoid unhealthy fats, cut down on salt, and include copious amounts of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Stay Active: There are various activities one may include like walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, trekking, doing cardio workouts at the gym, etc to keep the heart healthy and efficient. Exercising for just 30 minutes, 5 times a week, and improving heart health.
Stay Smoke-Free
Smoking significantly increases the risk of various heart diseases and one of the best ways to boost heart health is to avoid smoking and second-hand smoke.
Control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Both these factors increase the risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular conditions.
Maintain a healthy weight
It is recommended to maintain weight in a healthy range.
Avoid stress
Prolonged stress is one of the main causes of hypertension, heart attack, and other such conditions.
Reduce Consumption of alcohol
If you drink, do so in moderation.