Ways to increase heart age and health

 Ways to increase heart age and health

Given how conditions like diabetes can be a precursor to cardiovascular diseases if not managed in time, it is imperative to ensure lifestyle management and long-term behavior changes among patients. Check out these easy ways to increase heart age and health

Ways to increase heart age and health

The importance of a preventive lifestyle cannot be overstated especially in today's times when non-communicable diseases like diabetes and heart problems are on the rise. Given how conditions like diabetes can be a precursor to cardiovascular diseases if not managed in time, it is imperative to ensure lifestyle management and long-term behavior changes among patients.

Epidemiological infections experienced by India have led to increased rates of non-communicable health conditions such as heart disease, where people are prone to heart attacks and other issues at an early age, and this is where prevention is best. way. To increase the lifespan and health of the heart. You are in the driver's seat when it comes to taking care of your heart.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vishal Sehgal, President, Portea Medical advises, “Make sure your diet is rich in fruits, vegetables and multigrains. All of them are rich sources of antioxidants and are beneficial for the heart. It is also important to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. As you approach the age of 30, regular health check-ups should also become an integral part of your daily routine. This is where home healthcare companies can come in as a promoter. They make it possible to conduct health check-ups at home, which will ensure that you are able to timely diagnose any underlying condition and avoid complications.”

Healthcube CEO Runam Mehta said, "A common lament when a relatively young person suffers or dies from a heart attack is that 'he seemed perfectly fine' and here's the age of the heart." Our number one challenge in improving health is the lack of awareness among the general population about heart disease, its causes or even symptoms, which, in my opinion, leads to preventable morbidity and mortality. "

 He recommended, “Regular screening to recognize the potential for CVD, setting the stage for early detection and averting complications is imperative. Today, we have the technology, PoC tools that use AIML to detect multiple diseases. 12-lead ECG combined with cardiac inflammatory markers could be used in conjunction with clinical presentation to detect heart attack! Leading the healthcare industry's transformation to POC devices The time has come."

Dr Manthan Mehta, Program Head (Hypertension & CV), Fitterfly, shared, “High blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control the heart. Similarly, high blood pressure can make the heart work twice as hard, putting pressure on it. As with conditions such as diabetes, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to management. 

This is where techniques such as digital therapeutics can prove beneficial in designing an approach to managing these conditions specific to each individual. The idea is to keep related health conditions under control for better heart health which can then lead to overall wellness, and even remission in many cases. ,