Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 24: In his endeavor of spreading cardiac health awareness to every nook and corner, Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a day long cardiac awareness cum health check up at Hari Mandir, Rehari Colony Jammu so as to make people aware about cardiac friendly practices for healthy heart.
While interacting with the people Dr Sushil stated that in today’s fast-paced world, where stress, sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy dietary patterns dominate, cardiovascular diseases remain one of the leading causes of illness and death. Heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure are increasingly affecting younger populations, often linked with uncontrolled high blood pressure. Amidst advanced medicines and procedures, a simple yet powerful preventive strategy stands out-walking. Walking further and faster has now been scientifically proven to reduce the risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and stroke, especially in individuals with high blood pressure.
He elaborated that walking is one of the most natural, accessible, and cost-free forms of physical activity. “Unlike strenuous workouts, it requires no equipment, training, or financial burden. Recent research highlights that walking even fewer than the commonly recommended 10,000 steps a day can substantially reduce cardiovascular risk. For people with high blood pressure, every additional step counts. Regular walking improves blood circulation, enhances oxygen supply to vital organs, and lowers strain on the heart. Importantly, walking faster is associated with even greater benefits, as it increases cardiovascular efficiency and metabolic activity,” Dr Sharma said.
Others who were part of this camp include Dr Nipun Kalsotra, Dr Venkatesh Yellupu, Dr Neeraj Mishra and Dr Bhola Kumar. Paramedics and Volunteers include Rajkumar, Ranjeet Singh, Rahul Vaid, Shubham Sharma, Rajat Verma, Sunny Singh, Maninder Singh, Amish Jamwal, Mukesh Kumar, Rohit Nayyar, Sandeep Kohli, Gourav Sharma, Rajinder Singh and Nirvair Singh Bali.
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