Prominent daily habits that slash risk include 30 minutes of daily exercise, a balanced diet, adequate sleep (7–9 hours), hydration, and even moderate coffee consumption for antioxidant benefit.
The interplay of hypertension, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance/diabetes, obesity, and lifestyle behaviors shapes your cardiometabolic health—and ultimately your risk of heart attack or stroke. By systematically improving each domain through informed action and regular monitoring, you can significantly elevate your health scorecard and protect your future cardiovascular wellbeing.
Dr (Prof.) Suryanarayana Sharma PM, Senior consultant neurologist and stroke specialist, Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore