Simple tips to maintain a healthy heart by Dr. CN Manjunath.

Famhealth is in conversation with Dr. C N Manjunath, Professor, and Director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardio-Vascular Science’s and Research, Bengaluru, highlighting simple tips to avoid Heart Diseases.

Role of Cholesterol in CVD

• Maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Unhealthy Cholesterol results in blockages and heart attacks.

• It is believed that lean people cannot have cholesterol-related disorders. Lean build people or underweight people can also have high cholesterol levels.

Role of lifestyle factors to maintain good heart health

• One should eat everything in small and optimal quantity be it ghee or any other fats. Food should be low calorie, low fat, and more of fibres, fruits, and vegetables which are popularly known as the Mediterranean Diet.

• Dr. Manjunath defines fast foods as “those foods that have the ability to take away life very fast”.

• “Include 45 minutes of exercise daily to maintain a healthy heart”

• Walking up stairs is a very good exercise. Any discomfort could indicate a heart issue and can be addressed immediately.

• Youngsters should not lift too much weight abruptly. They should gradually increase the time and intensity of their workout.

5 Most important things to be kept low as told by Dr. Manjunath

• Blood Pressure
• Blood Sugar
• Blood cholesterol
• Body Weight
• Over Ambition

Role of Genetic Makeup in Heart Diseases

• “If a person has a family history of heart diseases then it doubles the risk of heart issues. Such persons should take extra care of their heart health.