Meeting of brains to ensure a 'healthy heart' at AIIMS Bhopal

Bhopal: ‘ABCDEF Formula' for heart health was stressed by AIIMS Bhopal experts during a public awareness programme. The formula outlines six essential aspects to prevent heart disease and promote a healthy lifestyle.

The ‘ABCDEF Formula' highlights key areas for heart health, including quitting harmful habits, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, controlling diabetes, incorporating exercise and prioritizing mental well-being. AIIMS Bhopal director Dr Ajai Singh emphasized these points to help individuals understand and take control of their heart health.

Dr Singh emphasized that quitting harmful habits like smoking and alcohol and other addictions. Controlling blood pressure and cholesterol are addressed by ‘B' and ‘C'.

‘D' stands for Diabetes Control and Good Diet. Diabetes can affect heart health, so controlling blood sugar levels and maintaining a healthy, balanced diet is crucial for heart health. ‘E' encourages regular exercise and recognizing the connection between mental and physical health, F stands for Fun—spending time with family and friends. Reducing mental stress by spending quality time with loved ones is essential, as it has positive effects on heart health.

AIIMS Bhopal HoD Cardiothoracic Surgery Dr Yogesh Kumar Niwariya said that the formula provides a simplified approach to improving well-being.