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JAMMU: In his endeavor of spreading cardiac health awareness to each 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.
He maintained that the study summarized in the European Society of Cardiology report reveals striking data that every 1,000 extra steps a day, up to 10,000, reduces overall cardiovascular risk by 17%..These additional steps correlate with a 22% reduction in heart failure, 9% reduction in heart attack risk, and a 24% reduction in stroke risk. Walking faster amplifies these benefits, showing that not just quantity but also pace matters. This evidence breaks the myth that only achieving the 10,000-step target matters. Even small increases in daily walking, below this number, can significantly improve cardiovascular health.
He added that Physical inactivity has been labeled the “new smoking” due to its severe health consequences. Sedentary lifestyles contribute to obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and early onset of cardiovascular diseases. Walking provides a simple yet effective way to counteract these risks. Importantly, it is sustainable and can be easily integrated into daily routines walking to work, taking stairs, or short evening walks.. Walking not only strengthens the heart but also benefits the body and mind as a whole, Enhances insulin sensitivity and reduces risk of type 2 diabetes, Helps burn calories and prevents obesity, Reduces stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression through the release of endorphins, People who walk regularly tend to live longer and healthier lives. In an era where heart disease is a leading global killer, walking represents a low-cost, universally accessible, and highly effective preventive tool. The message is clear: Move more, walk faster, and protect your heart one step at a time, He Said
Management Committee of the Mandir Ashwani Suri ( President), Anu Bali ( Former Corporator) , Kishore Sharma , Chandan Datta Rajinder Vaid , Vansh Bali , Sanjay Bali, Saudaghar Gupta , Anil Gupta, Anil Chadda, Vijay Suri and Hans Raj Gupta , appreciated the efforts of Dr Sushil and his team for Conducting cardiac awareness cum health Checkup in their area and shows their heartfelt gratitude .
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.
