Walk for Heart

More than 2,000 participants took part in a walkathon organised by Narayana Health to mark the World Heart Day on Sunday.
The event emphasised the importance of walking for a healthy heart. Doctors, clinical and hospital staff took part in the walkathon. It was flagged off by Additional Commissioner of Police Kamal Pant. It started off at St Martha’s Heart Centre.
Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health, also participated in the walkathon. On the occasion, he stressed on the benefits of walking and said it improves blood circulation and keeps blood pressure at bay.
Earlier, BGS Global Hospitals had held a free cardiac check-up camp for police personnel on Friday to mark the occasion.
DG&IGP Lal Rokhuma Pachuau and Inspector General of Police Grievances and Human Rights Alok Kumar were among those participated in this event.
Dr Anand Subrahmanyam, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, BGS Global Hospitals, said that police were under tremendous stress, the long-working hours and irregular food habits add to their health problems.
“This camp provides a means to make them aware of the risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, alcohol consumption. Brisk walking for 45 minutes, playing games and practising yoga help in maintaining a healthy heart,” he said.

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