LAHORE:Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) here on Wednesday organized a seminar titled Road to Healthy Heart, in which Dr. Shugufta Feroz presented an in-depth analysis of the six key factors that contribute to heart disease.
With a focus on preventive measures and lifestyle changes, she emphasized the importance of adopting healthy habits to safeguard cardiovascular health.
President LCCI Kashif Anwar, Saima Khalid, Consultant Psychologist, former LCCI Vice President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, Executive Committee Members Shamim Akhtar, Malik Muhammad Nadeem, Mujahid Maqsood Butt, Rizwan Haider, Fareeha Younis, Ch wajid Ali and Irfan Shahid from Awami Laboratories spoke on the occasion.
First and foremost, Dr. Shugufta stressed the significance of breakfast habits. She advocated consuming a nutritious breakfast within one hour of waking up, emphasizing that it should be wholesome and close to nature. Dr. Shugufta recommended making breakfast the heaviest meal of the day, while keeping dinner lighter and milder.
Furthermore, the seminar shed light on the sitting epidemic, with Dr. Shugufta urging attendees to avoid excessive sitting. Extensive research has linked sedentary behavior to various health issues, including heart disease. She emphasized the need to incorporate physical activity into daily routines to counteract the negative effects of prolonged sitting.
She emphasized the importance of maintaining a diet that was close to nature. She stressed the need to consume whole, unprocessed foods that provide optimal nutrition. Additionally, she highlighted the significant impact of social connections and behavior on heart health, stating that fostering healthy relationships and positive social interactions could contribute to overall cardiovascular well-being.
During the seminar, Dr. Shugufta drew a clear distinction between happiness and pleasure, revealing that happiness was associated with an extended lifespan, whereas excessive indulgence in pleasure could have detrimental effects on the heart.
The seminar also provided alarming statistics regarding heart disease, with Dr. Shugufta stating that it claims more lives than any other disease or war. However, she offered hope by asserting that adopting these healthy habits could reduce the risk of heart disease by a staggering 81 percent, as well as lower the risk of diabetes by 93 percent.
The seminar concluded with Dr. Feroz’s empowering message that adopting these simple yet impactful lifestyle changes could lead to a significant reduction in heart disease and its associated risks. By implementing these habits, individuals can take control of their cardiovascular health and pave the way for a longer, healthier life.