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Crossed 40? Follow These Simple Tips to Prevent Heart Attacks
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News18•07-10-2026, 23:08
Crossed 40? Follow These Simple Tips to Prevent Heart Attacks
- •According to the WHO, about 45 percent of heart-related deaths occur in people aged 40 to 69.
- •Lifestyle changes, stress, unhealthy diets, and lack of exercise are the primary causes of increasing heart attacks among those over 40.
- •Cardiologist Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty states that 80 to 90 percent of heart risks can be prevented with proper precautions.
- •Engage in daily physical activities like brisk walking for 30 to 45 minutes and avoid restaurant foods.
- •Quit smoking and alcohol entirely, get adequate sleep, and monitor blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol annually.
Key Questions Answered
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 45% of people who die from heart-related diseases are between the ages of 40 and 69.
To protect heart health, experts recommend engaging in brisk walking or exercises for 30 to 45 minutes daily, eating simple home-cooked meals rich in vegetables and greens, reducing oil, salt, and sugar intake, maintaining body weight, quitting smoking and alcohol, getting enough sleep, and managing stress.
People over the age of 40 should get their blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels checked at least once a year.
