Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Heart Care
We all know that it is the heart that keeps us alive but sadly, not all of us take good care of it. Here are some tips from Dr Devi Prasad Shetty who is a leading heart surgeon in India and a philanthropist. Hope these tips will enlighten us enough to start taking care of our heart.
The interview below is from PERSONNEL TODAY, a journal of National Institute of Personnel Management.
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 hour’s 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
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