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Here was a chat, arranged by WIPRO for its employees, with Dr.Deviprasad Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya (Famous Heart Specialist) Bangalore.  

The transcript of the chat is given below. Useful for everyone.

Que: What are the five thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart?
Ans:
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

Que: Is eating non-veg food (fish) good for the heart?
Ans: No

Que: It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person   gets a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it in perspective?  
Ans: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups.

Que: What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress?  
Ans: Change your attitude towards life. Do not look for perfection in everything in life.

Que: Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive exercise required to keep a healthy heart?
Ans: Walking is better than jogging since jogging leads to early fatigue and injury to joints .  

Que: You have done so much for the poor and needy. What has inspired you to do so?
Ans: Mother Theresa, who was my patient.
 
Que: Can people with low blood pressure suffer heart diseases?
Ans: Extremely rare

Que: Why is the rate of heart attacks more in men than in women?
Ans : Nature protects women till the age of 45.

Que: How can one keep the heart in a good condition?
Ans : Eat a healthy diet, avoid junk food, exercise everyday, do not smoke and, go for a health checkup if you are past the age of 30 for at least once in two yrs. And work very hard and Enjoy ur Life...

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