After the age of 30, it becomes important to maintain heart health and take steps to keep your heart young (Representational image: Shutterstock)
Dr. Rajpal Singh – Director – Interventional Cardiology – Fortis Hospital, Richmond Road, Bangalore shares ways to keep your heart healthy after 30
Most people in their 30s have a healthy heart and good physical fitness if they take care of themselves now. The saying, “you reap what you sow,” applies to our heart health in the future. To ensure a healthy heart in future, it is important to pay attention to the following key aspects now. Dr. Rajpal Singh, Director, Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Richmond Road, Bangalore
As we age, our bodies go through many changes, and our hearts are no exception. After the age of 30, it becomes very important to take steps to maintain cardiovascular health and keep your heart young. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, stress management, and regular checkups with a healthcare provider are non-negotiable. Dr. Rajpal Singh, Director, Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Richmond Road, Bangalore believes that by incorporating these habits into our daily lives, we can give our hearts the support they need to stay strong and healthy for many years to come. necessary to live.
regular exercise
Cultivating the habit of physical exercise is a good way to avoid cardiovascular diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol levels, and thus reduce the risk of developing heart diseases. Exercise can be in any form, playing sports, swimming or just simply working up a brisk 40 minute walk daily or at least 5 times a week.
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smart diet
A diet that is rich in protein, and lean on carbohydrates and fats, is recommended. This should be combined with a healthy intake of dried fruits, 5 servings of fruit a day, minimal salt intake, good hydration and moderation in alcohol. Instead of eating more, one should eat in small portions at regular intervals.
stop smoking
Smoking is by far the biggest enemy for the heart and heart related diseases. Smokers are twice as likely to have a heart attack than non-smokers, and 3-4 times more likely to die than non-smokers.
It takes about a year for one’s cardiovascular risk to halve after smoking cessation, and two years to reach the same risk as a non-smoker. Passive or secondhand smoking also has similar harmful effects. Therefore, smokers of any age, especially those in their 30s and above, should stop smoking immediately.
health check up
“prevention is better than cure.” After 30s, it is recommended that you get regular heart and health check-ups done at least once a year. People with high cardiovascular risk such as smokers, diabetics, hypertensive, obese individuals, family history of premature heart diseases should visit a cardiologist and get evaluated.
All the above aspects should go hand in hand. With good sleep and positive thoughts, you can have a healthy and happy heart after the age of 30.
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