Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road Conducts Health Check-up for Journalists on the Occasion of World Heart Day
Mumbai: To mark World Heart Day, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road organized a special health check-up camp for media professionals. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about heart health and highlight the impact of lifestyle habits on overall well-being. The camp offered screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, BMI, and other cardiac risk indicators. The findings revealed a key concern: irregular eating patterns, skipping meals, and untimely food habits are contributing to the growing incidence of diabetes, hypertension, and weight-related issues.
Doctors at Wockhardt Hospitals cautioned that a demanding lifestyle, coupled with stress and erratic eating schedules, is silently affecting heart health. The check-up results underscored the importance of early detection and timely lifestyle modifications to prevent long-term cardiac complications.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Anand Ram, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, remarked: “Your heart requires as much discipline as your profession. Consistent meal timings, regular physical activity, 6 to 8 hrs sleep, Avoiding Alcohol and smoking and effective stress management are vital to protecting against heart disease. Preventive care and awareness are the strongest tools for maintaining a healthy heart.”
Unhealthy food choices are emerging as one of the biggest threats to heart health today. Doctors at Wockhardt Hospitals cautioned that diets high in processed foods, refined sugars, trans fats, and excessive salt directly contribute to obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure—all leading risk factors for heart disease. Consuming fast food or skipping balanced meals disrupts blood sugar control, making individuals more vulnerable to type 2 diabetes, which in turn accelerates arterial damage and increases the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes. Similarly, frequent consumption of fried and packaged snacks raises cholesterol levels, clogging arteries and straining the heart. Coupled with lack of exercise and stress, these habits form a dangerous cycle that silently damages cardiovascular health. The hospital emphasized that small changes—like opting for fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and maintaining consistent meal timings—can significantly reduce risks and safeguard long-term heart function.
This initiative reflects Wockhardt Hospitals’ ongoing commitment to preventive healthcare and community well-being. By engaging with media professionals, who play a pivotal role in shaping public awareness, the hospital hopes to spread the message of heart health to a wider audience. With advanced cardiac facilities and a legacy of conducting awareness drives, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road continues to champion the cause of preventive heart care. On this World Heart Day, the reminder is simple yet powerful: “Care for your heart today, for a healthier tomorrow.”
