With the World Heart Day approaching in less than two days, Andhra Pradesh Chapter of Cardiology Society of India to increase awareness of the growing problem of cardiovascular disease all over the world and encourage healthy lifestyle.
The theme of this year’s world heart day is “One World, One Home and One Heart”.
In the past few years the motto of the world heart day was emphasis on work place environment. This year the emphasis is on environment at home by encouraging practices like ban smoking from your home, stocking your home with healthy food options, be active and organise many outdoor activities to stay fit.
Speaking on the occasion Cricketer VVS Laxman said, “I am happy to play a role in spreading the message for prevention of heart disease. I always considered heart disease as an old age ailment, but lost two of my friends hen they were 35 and 36 years.”
Giving tips for a healthy heart, he said, “Only 30 minutes a day of physical activity is all that’s required to help yourself to prevent heart disease.”
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