Health Care Tips : by Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty Q What are the five thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart? A. 1. Diet Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil. 2. Exercise half an hours walk, at least five days a week. Avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a long time. 3. Quit smoking 4. Control weight 5. Control blood pressure and sugar. Q Is eating non-veg food (fish) good for the heart? A. No Q. Its still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person get a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it in perspective? A. This is called silent attack. That is why, we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health check-ups. Q Are heart diseases hereditary? A. Yes Q What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress? A. Change your attitude towards life. Do not look for perfection in everything in life. Q Is walking better than jogging or ...more

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