Things to do to keep your heart healthy? 1. Break up with cigarettes and alcohol One of the major enemies of your heart is tobacco. Second, comes alcohol. If you are already thinking of quitting smoking and drinking, then do it now. In fact, your body will get a few benefits just after 20 minutes of no smoking like your blood pressure drops. After completion of 12 hours, the level of carbon monoxide in your body returns to the normal rate. So, if you are thinking to quit smoking and drinking, do it right now. 2. Get to know your pedigree Getting to know your family history and checking if is there any chance your heart can fall sick is really important. You should be aware of your numbers to make the required modifications in your routine. Schedule routine checkups at regular intervals of time and keep a check on your stats like glucose level, blood pressure and cholesterol level. Keeping a check on your health gives you the power to adapt to the required modification for a healthy and...
Dr. Ranjit Jagtap is a functioning individual from the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS).