Work and heart attack for a long time
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Today’s work culture has changed a lot. Due to the work from home, people have started working for hours or sitting. It is normal to sit in front of the laptop for hours. But this habit can be very dangerous for your health. Sitting continuously throughout the day is harming our heart health. This is why the risk of silent heart attack is increasing.
The habit of sitting for a long time is as dangerous as smoking. It is also said that – Sitting is the new smoking. The only difference is that the effect of smoking can be seen immediately, while sitting habit gradually weakens many parts of the body. But the question is why the risk of heart attack increases due to long sitting.
How does sitting for a long time affect the heart
Dr. Varun Bansal in Cardiology Department at Apollo Hospital in Delhi It is said that due to long sitting, blood circulation becomes slow due to which blood and oxygen do not reach the heart properly. This is why the risk of heart attack and stroke increases. This is why the habit of sitting becomes even more dangerous. Apart from this, diseases like obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and back pain also increase due to continuous sitting. However, it is not necessary that sitting persistent sitting silent heart attack. It is just that its risk increases. If someone already has some problem, then he is more in danger. In such a situation, one should avoid sitting together for several hours.
What is silent heart attack?
Silent Heart Attack is the situation when the body does not warn much even when the blood flow in the heart stops. The normal heart attack shows symptoms like chest pain, sweating and breathlessness. But these symptoms are not light or at all in Silent Heart Attack. Many people ignore it as fatigue, gas or stress.
Why Silent Heart Attack is more dangerous
The biggest problem of Silent Heart Attack is that the patient does not get treatment in time. Because the symptoms of this attack are not known from time to time, and by the time you know, heart damage is done. Due to this, the risk of sudden death in patients increases.
Who is in the danger of Silent Heart Attack?
- Long -term desk jobs
- Obesity or stomach fat people
- High BP and diabetes patients
- Chain smokers and alcoholizers
- Stress and lack of sleep
How to rescue
Lifestyle has to be active, light stretching should be done daily. Also take care of eating what to eat and what not. A balanced diet should be taken. Made away from smoking and alcohol. Stand for a while every 30 to 40 minutes, do not sit in one place for a long time. Keep getting enough sleep and regular health checkups.