10 Everyday Habits for a Healthier Heart

Your heart works around the clock — return the favour with these ten simple habits. 1. Walk 30 minutes a day. Brisk walking lowers blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. 2. Eat the rainbow: five servings of fruit and vegetables daily. 3. Cut added sugar to under 25 g a day. 4. Sleep 7–8 hours; poor sleep raises cardiac risk by 30%. 5. Manage stress with breathing exercises or meditation. 6. Quit smoking — risk drops within weeks of quitting. 7. Limit alcohol. 8. Monitor BP and weight monthly. 9. Get an annual lipid profile after age 30. 10. Know the warning signs: chest pain, breathlessness, radiating jaw or arm pain — never ignore them. Our Cardiology OPD runs a preventive heart clinic every morning. Walk in or book online.