In the city of joy, Kolkata, a hidden epidemic is spreading and shaking our young people to their core. A decade ago, heart attacks used to be something that only happened to older people, but now they are sneakily happening to young people all the time. New figures show a very bad picture: the number of heart attacks in people younger than 40 has increased sharply. This casts a worrying shadow over our busy city. According to a reputed newspaper, the number of heart attacks in people under 40 has increased by 25% just in the last ten years.
Why Younger People?
Our living choices have changed so drastically that they are at the heart of this growing crisis:
Dietary Habits: Fast food and processed snacks, which are high in salt and trans fats, are slowly taking the place of Kolkata’s traditional food, which is full of flavor and history. It is common to see the younger generation craving for cheesy burgers over traditional meals.
Substance Abuse: The rising number of young people who drink and smoke is adding fuel to the fire, as these bad habits slowly destroy the health of our heart.
Not getting enough Sleep: Many people don’t need to sleep because they are so focused on their goals and success. The bright lights of screens at night take away from the restful hours that are important for heart health. This is called “work stress.” The competitive nature of modern society and the demands of work create a web of stress that tightens around the heart, raising the risk of heart problems.
Taking Care of Your Heart
In the busy world we live in now, keeping your heart strong requires a conscious effort to improve your overall health. These things are important for heart health:
Nutrient-Rich Foods: Enjoy the colorful tapestry of Kolkata’s food history by choosing fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and heart-healthy fats.
Say goodbye to unhealthy habits: Whether it’s smoking, drinking too much, or giving in to the draw of a couch-bound life, take strong steps to break the habit.
Prioritize Restorative Sleep: Make sure you protect the sacredness of your sleep by setting aside hours to rest and heal your heart and body.
Embrace Physical Activity: Add movement to your daily life, whether it’s a slow walk along the Hooghly River or a brisk morning jog in Maidan.
Manage your stress by practicing mindfulness and ways to relax. Find peaceful times in the middle of city life’s busyness.
A heart that hasn’t been damaged by cardiovascular disease is a shining example of health and strength that shows the way to a happy, abundant life. By strengthening our hearts through thoughtful choices and caring activities, we not only protect ourselves from heart attacks, but also from many other illnesses that sometimes appear out of nowhere. If you have chest pain, shortness of breath, or feeling too tired, these are all signs of a heart attack. Listen to the siren call for help. Let us pledge our allegiance to heart health, because the music of life is in the beat of our hearts.
Let’s start a trip toward heartful living in the busy center of Kolkata. Heartful living is a symphony of health, vitality, and lasting well-being.
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