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Heart Health: Crucial Tips and Guidelines to Prevent Heart Disease
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News18•14-10-2026, 14:48
Heart Health: Crucial Tips and Guidelines to Prevent Heart Disease
- •The rate of deaths due to heart disease is rising rapidly globally, with an increasing risk among youth in India.
- •Health experts warn that symptoms of heart disease are now appearing in ECG, Echo, and TMT tests even without any prior history.
- •Monitoring blood pressure is crucial, where levels consistently above 120/80 can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- •A normal resting heart rate of 60 to 100 beats per minute is essential, and frequent irregularities can indicate underlying issues.
- •Maintaining a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) below 25 and adopting proper lifestyle changes helps significantly in preventing heart diseases.
Key Questions Answered
The normal level of blood pressure is considered 120/80. Additionally, a normal resting heart rate for a healthy heart generally ranges between sixty to one hundred beats per minute.
Health experts have stated that individuals whose Body Mass Index (BMI) is higher than twenty-five may be at an increased risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.
According to health experts, an increase in smoking and a lack of physical activity among youth are major factors driving up the risk of heart disease.
