World Heart Day  

World Heart Day, observed on September 29th each year, is a global initiative led by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and the importance of heart health. As CVDs remain the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for over 17 million deaths annually, this day serves as a vital platform to encourage individuals, communities, and governments to take action in preventing heart-related conditions. 
 

World Heart Day, celebrated annually on September 29th, is a global initiative to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and the importance of heart health. Cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, remain the leading causes of death worldwide, responsible for over 17 million deaths each year. This day serves as a reminder to take proactive steps to protect the heart and lead healthier lives.
 

World Hypertension Day is observed on 17 May every year to increase awareness about the risks of hypertension. Let’s read about some food items you must avoid if you have high blood pressure. 

The heart is not just a physical organ. It is most important for a living being to sustain life. As it is the most important organ of the body, here are some interesting facts about it on World Heart Day 

From not maintaining a healthy diet to excessive smoking, these would play a significant role in heart attacks

Individuals with 'highest-quality' diet, which included roughly 54% of energy from carbohydrates, 28% from fat, and 18% from protein, had a 25% lower risk of 'all-cause mortality' when compared with those with a poor-quality diet, according to a recent study conducted by the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE).