New booklet will help prevent heart attacks
View(s):Heart health being his forte, Consultant Cardiologist Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe has authored a booklet titled ‘Prevent Heart Attacks – My precious five ways’ to spread the word.
Dr. Ranasinghe presents his booklet to President Mahinda Rajapaksa
To live longer and live better, he hopes this booklet will help prevent the worsening of any heart condition or such a condition from arising at all.
With diet and lifestyle playing a major role in preventing diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease, Dr. Ranasinghe who is currently attached to the Kalutara Hospital, through his booklet informs people in simple language about preventive measures that can be taken on a day-to-day basis such as lifestyle adjustments to reduce stress, following a proper nutritional diet and having adequate exercise.
The booklet gives guidance on maintaining an optimal body weight, keeping blood sugar levels within a safe zone and maintaining blood pressure levels, simple but potentially life saving measures.
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