New Delhi. Earlier, cases of heart attack were seen only in older people, but in today’s fast-paced life, the speed with which it is engulfing the youth, due to which every second youth in India is worried about it. The only question in the mind of every youth is what changes should be made in their lifestyle so that they can keep themselves safe from heart attack. Doctors say that cases of heart attack are often seen in young people due to reduced or blocked blood flow. Such a situation arises when fat and cholesterol accumulate in the coronary arteries. In medical language, this accumulation is called ‘plaque’. Accumulation of plaque can narrow the arteries. This reduces blood flow. This is the reason why cases of heart attack are seen in young people. Doctors tell many reasons behind heart attack. Generally, the risk of heart attack in youth can increase due to poor lifestyle, lack of exercise, consumption of oily substances, and eating junk food.
Lack of sleep can also increase the cases of heart attack in the youth. Doctors say that if you exercise for half an hour every day, then you can reduce the risk of heart attack to a great extent. Use fruits, green vegetables, whole grains in your diet and refrain from smoking, alcohol and cigarette consumption, because the consumption of such substances increases the risk of heart attack. At the same time, lack of sleep also increases the risk of heart. Therefore, it is mandatory for every person to get 7-8 hours of sleep every day. Apart from this, keep getting tests like high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol done from time to time, this will keep you aware of your health conditions.