CARE Hospitals calls on to ‘Move On’ from heart-harming habits

Metro India News | Hyderabad : From Charminar, CARE Hospitals, Nampally, issued a call to people ahead of World Heart Day: “It’s Time to Move On” from habits that harm the heart. The awareness walkathon, held on Monday, brought together community members, students, doctors and hospital staff to encourage physical activity, healthier food choices and regular health checks. Around 300 people participated in the walkathon which was part of CARE Hospitals’ “Time to Break Up” campaign, which encourages people to address smoking, frequent junk food, prolonged sitting, poor sleep and skipped health checks.

Mir Zulfeqar Ali, MLA, Charminar constituency, attended as Chief Guest. Syed Sohail Quadri, Corporator, Charminar, and Mir Motesham Ali, Mr. World (Body Builder), joined as Guests of Honor alongside other senior doctors and hospital staff. Mir Zulfeqar Ali urged people to take their heart health seriously and make room for physical activity and healthier meals. He appreciated CARE Hospitals for bringing this important message to the community.

Dr Aman Salwan, Sr. Consultant and Interventional Cardiologist said that waiting for symptoms can mean missing an opportunity to act early. Walking regularly, choosing healthier food and avoiding tobacco are practical steps, he suggested Dr Shashikanth, HCOO, CARE Hospitals, Nampally, said that through ‘Time to Break Up’, families were urged identify one unhealthy habit and take a practical first step to change it.