The incidence of heart diseases is increasing rapidly among the youth, the main reason for this is unhealthy lifestyle, stress, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. How can you find out at home whether your heart is healthy or not? Let's know.

Heart Health: Heart problems are no longer limited to diseases that occur with age, heart diseases have increased rapidly in recent years even among younger people, even those under 30.

Many cases of heart attacks in people in their 20s have been in the news. The news of people dying of heart attacks while working out in the gym, playing or dancing at a party has frightened a lot. This means that heart disease can affect anyone, so people of all ages should pay serious attention to it. 

Studies show that the incidence of heart diseases is increasing rapidly among young people between the ages of 20 and 44, the main reason for this is unhealthy lifestyle, stress, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. The habit of tobacco-smoking is also affecting the heart, about which experts have been alerting.

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Risk of heart diseases

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart diseases are the leading cause of death globally today. In the last few years, there has been a rapid increase in cases of heart attack, especially among the youth. Heart attack occurs when the arteries (coronary arteries) that supply blood and oxygen to the heart get blocked. Due to this, the heart muscles do not get oxygen and the heart stops working.

Now the question is how can you find out at home whether your heart is healthy or not?

Benefits of climbing stairs – Photo : freepik

How to know at home whether the heart is healthy or not?

For this, health experts have suggested some easy ways by which you can estimate your heart health. This is not an exact standard, however, it can definitely help in understanding the health of the heart.

Pulse rate

Place a finger on the inner part of your left wrist. Count the number of beats in 10 seconds and multiply it by 6. The normal heart rate is 60-100 beats per minute. If this rate is more than 110, then you should be careful.

Grip strength test

The strength of the grip of the hands indicates heart health. Weak grip may be associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Close the lid of any box at home tightly and then open it. If you open it, it can be a good sign.

Stair climbing test

If you climb about 60 stairs in 1 minute, then it is a sign of good heart health. On the other hand, if you feel tired or breathless after climbing a few stairs, then definitely consult a doctor about this.

Check your hand grip – Photo: Adobe Stock

Is your hand grip weak?

Scientists at the Austria-based International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis conducted a study to find out the strength of hand grip and the risk of diseases in the body based on it.

Scientists say that the weakening of hand grip depends on age, gender and height, however, if you are experiencing such a problem, then you need to be especially careful.

If your grip is weak compared to people of the same age and gender, then it can be considered a sign of heart disease problems. It can also be considered a sign of heart failure and problems in the normal functioning of the heart. 

Note:  This article has been prepared on the basis of information collected from medical reports. 

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PC:Amar Ujala