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JAMMU: Jambu Lochan Boys Hostel, University of Jammu (JU), on Wednesday organized an informative and interactive session on heart diseases, their causes, prevention, and treatment. Dr. Nasir Choudhary, a renowned consultant cardiologist from GMC and SSH Jammu, led the session. Prof. Lalitsen Sharma, Provost Hostels (Boys), guided the event with support from Dr. Satyapriya and Dr. Nitan Sharma, the warden and resident warden, respectively.
The session aimed to educate the hostel boarders about the critical aspects of heart health, emphasizing the importance of understanding heart diseases, their risk factors, and the necessary steps to prevent and manage them effectively.
Dr. Nasir Choudhary provided a comprehensive overview of heart diseases, addressing key topics such as genetic predispositions, unhealthy lifestyle choices such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption, chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity, and the importance of adopting a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Dr. Choudhary highlighted the importance of early intervention and regular medical check-ups in preventing severe heart conditions. This interaction not only enhanced the students’ knowledge about heart diseases but also empowered them with practical tools to lead healthier lives, as informed by Dr. Nitan Sharma.