Cardiology expert outlines 7 key measures to reduce heart attack risk

Cardiology expert Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer has outlined seven key measures to significantly reduce the risk of heart attack. These factors, which are crucial for maintaining ideal heart health, include optimal blood pressure, blood sugar levels, cholesterol, weight, physical activity, diet, and non-smoking habits.

Individuals who adhere to these healthy habits have an 82% lower chance of experiencing a heart attack compared to those with poor heart health who ignore these factors. For those with intermediate heart health, the risk reduction varies between 30% and 40%, depending on their adherence to these measures.

Dr. Al-Nemer also highlighted the impact of severe hunger on sleep quality and duration. Scientific studies have shown that this condition can delay sleep onset, reduce sleep time, result in lighter and more fragmented sleep, and alter sleep stages. This is mainly due to hunger activating wakefulness signals in the brain, specifically ghrelin and orexin, and increasing neural arousal.