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Interview With a Top Cardiologist !!!

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Question: What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart? Answer: 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 longtime 3. Quit smoking  4. Control weight 5. Control blood pressure and sugar   Question: Is eating non-veg food (fish) good for the heart?   Answer: No   Question: It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person gets a cardiac arrest.. How do we understand it in perspective?   Answer: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups.   Question: Are heart diseases hereditary?   Answer: Yes   Question: What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress?   Answer: Change your attitude towards life. Do not look for perfectio