Harianjogja.com, JAKARTA – Several studies have shown that people who work long hours have a higher risk of heart disease.
In the last 16 months of the pandemic, people who have been working from home have been spending more time than if they were in an office building.
Doctor Narayan Gadkar, consultant cardiologist at Zen Multispecialty Hospital said that long hours of non-stop work can put stress on a person’s heart causing a heart attack.
“You’d be surprised to learn that working at least 55 hours per week was associated with a higher risk of ischemic heart disease and stroke when compared to people who worked about 40 hours a week. Working long hours can increase mortality and morbidity from ischemic heart disease and stroke through psychosocial stress,” Narayan said.imes of India, Thursday (5/8/2021).
However, all doctors don’t feel the same way. Doctor Tilak Suvarna, senior interventional cardiologist, Asian Heart Institute, said that it is inappropriate for long working hours because working from home can cause heart disease, because there are several other factors that are more likely to cause a person to develop heart disease.
“There are several other factors such as mental stress related to unemployment, fear related to Covid-19 infection, reduced physical activity due to unemployment lockdown which can increase the long-term risk of heart disease during a pandemic.” Said Dr. Tilak.
Here are tips you can do to keep your heart healthy during the Covid-19 pandemic:
1. Don’t ignore check-ups
Nowadays, keeping in touch with your doctor via video consultation or call or even whatsapp is very necessary because your regular health check up is very important. Take advantage of technology to avoid procrastination if you have a health problem.
2. Manage cholesterol levels
Do not eat processed or fried foods that can cause abnormal cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a potential cause of heart disease. Therefore, this is the right time to check your cholesterol levels.
3. Focus on the routine schedule
You have to follow the established routine, every day. Prepare time for exercise, stay stable and maintain a diet. Maintain a good sleep routine of seven to eight hours a day and try to make time for yourself.
4. Stay physically active
This is very important! Just walking for 40 minutes daily has been shown to improve heart health. Try swimming, running or cycling as they are good for your heart. If you are already a heart patient then don’t overdo it while exercising. Keep moving at home as directed by your doctor, maybe walking or even doing aerobics to improve blood circulation.
5. Choose foods with a balanced content
Choose foods that boost your immunity that include all the essential nutrients and minerals. Eat with lots of green vegetables and fruits, for non-vegetarians once a week chicken and fish are fine.
Avoid eating spicy, oily, canned, salty, and sweet foods that have artificial sweeteners and lots of salt. Eliminate carbonated drinks from your diet. Cut down on alcohol consumption and quit smoking or using tobacco in any form, as doing so can damage your heart.
Source: business.com
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