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M Atif Ismail
MULTAN, Oct 15 (APP):Nearly 80 percent of heart complications among young people can be prevented by adopting a balanced lifestyle and making simple yet consistent changes in daily habits, said Dr. Kashif Hashmi, Professor of Cardiology.
He emphasized that an unhealthy lifestyle had become the leading cause of heart attacks in youth, with poor diet choices and lack of physical activity at the core of the problem.
Dr. Hashmi explained today’s generation was deeply absorbed in mobile phones and digital devices, which not only reduce their physical activity but also increase stress levels. “Modern lifestyles have distanced young people from fruits and vegetables, which are essential for maintaining a healthy heart,” he noted.
According to him, the excessive intake of oily and fried foods purchased from restaurants and fast-food outlets had severely affected the cardiovascular health of youth. “Young people must eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and balanced meals. Their diet should neither be overly fatty nor insufficient, as both over-eating and under-eating invite diseases,” he advised.
Dr. Hashmi urged that maintaining a balanced diet and ensuring food quality was key to heart health. He added that regular health checkups, including monitoring blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels , were essential to detect early warning signs. “Ignoring these basic indicators can silently damage the heart,” he warned.
He pointed out that obesity, particularly fat accumulation around the abdomen, significantly increases the risk of heart disease. “One must not allow the waistline to expand. Controlling abdominal fat was crucial to avoiding future heart problems,” he said.
Dr. Hashmi highlighted if young individuals simply follow these practical guidelines, they could reduce the risk of heart diseases by up to 80 percent. He stressed that preventive care was far more effective and affordable than treatment after complications arise.
He further added that incorporating regular physical exercise, even brisk walking or light workouts for 30 minutes daily, helps improve blood circulation, manage stress, and maintain a healthy weight. “Exercise should become a habit, not a seasonal effort,” he remarked.
Concluding his remarks, Dr. Kashif Hashmi said that awareness about heart health must start at an early age. “Young people need to take responsibility for their bodies. Heart diseases are no longer a problem of old age , these are striking earlier due to poor choices. A disciplined lifestyle can safeguard not only the heart but overall well-being,” he said.
By following these simple yet impactful measures, youth can lead healthier lives and contribute to reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases.