Healthshots

By Arushi Bidhuri

Published Mar 10, 2023

How To Prevent A Heart Attack?

Incidents of heart attacks are increasing in India at a rapid rate. So, what are you doing to promote heart health? Here's what you can do to prevent a heart attack.

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Did you know a cigarette is a mix of more than 7,000 chemicals? It can lead to several health problems when it is inhaled. 

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Avoid Smoking 

Include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, lean proteins, fish, and plant-based nutrients in your diet to avoid heart problems.

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Eat A Healthy Diet

Not just junk food, those high in refined carbs, sugar, saturated fat, and processed meat are some things you should avoid to keep your heart health in check.

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Don't Eat Junk

Getting at least 150 minutes of moderate to intense exercise is important to keep heart disease at bay.

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Exercise 

Get at least 6-8 hours of sleep to reduce the chances of a heart attack. People who don't get enough sleep are at higher risk of heart attack, diabetes, and depression.

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Sleep Is Important

High blood pressure or hypertension can increase heart disease risk. Maintaining blood pressure may reduce the risk.

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Maintain Blood Pressure

Being obese or overweight can increase the risk of heart disease. So, maintain a healthy weight to promote heart health.

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Lose Weight

Chronic stress can cause your blood pressure levels to rise, increasing your risk of heart attack and stroke. So, stress less to live more!

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Stress Less