Exercise, be happy, have fun

I strive to maintain my health by pursuing happiness and engaging in healthy activities. These activities include working out, listening to music, dancing, and having fun with friends and family, all in addition to my busy career as a senior international cardiologist for the past two and a half decades.

Work Out in the Morning

If we have to have a long-standing life and fruitful career, we need to keep ourselves physically and mentally fit. I follow a combination of aerobics, running, jogging, swimming, cycling, and strength training for at least 45 minutes daily. I engage in daily strength training with weights and body weights to maintain muscle health, and occasionally practise yoga to improve flexibility and posture. At work, I strive to minimize the use of the elevator and frequently opt for the stairs instead.

Friends and fun

I enjoy spending quality time with friends, going on long drives, watching movies, engaging in conversations, and bonding with each other. I love to go to music shows and concerts, trips, and tours with loved ones to keep myself happy and stress-free! I believe as we age, maintaining our cardiovascular health and heart care is crucial for maintaining balance, stability, and preventing injuries.

Choosing Healthy Foods for a Balanced Diet

I aim to restrict the amount of carbohydrates in my diet, primarily consuming complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, millets, quinoa and so on. Maintaining daily physical activity is another crucial pillar in my fight against heart diseases. To beat chronic stress, I make it a point to adopt stress-reduction techniques such as mindfulness, meditation or yoga. Furthermore, ensuring adequate sleep is vital! — As told to Swati Sharma

THINGS TO KEEP IN CHECK

I practice what I preach. For me going for a regular health check-ups is crucial. Monitoring blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol levels, and other risk factors allows for early intervention and management of our potential health issues.