7 Golden Rules to Protect Your Cardiovascular Health

## Why Are Heart Diseases So Prevalent? According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases claim 17.9 million lives every year. Yet more than 80% of these deaths are preventable. ## 7 Golden Rules 1. **Exercise Regularly:** At least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week 2. **Eat a Balanced Diet:** Follow the Mediterranean model — plenty of vegetables and fruit, less red meat 3. **Quit Smoking:** Smoking increases the risk of coronary heart disease 2–4 times 4. **Control Blood Pressure:** Target: below 120/80 mmHg 5. **Monitor Cholesterol:** Annual blood test for LDL cholesterol levels 6. **Manage Stress:** Meditation, breathing techniques, and sleep hygiene 7. **Regular Check-ups:** At least one cardiology examination per year ## Biruni Cardiology Center Our hospital features 64-slice CT angiography, cardiac MRI, and advanced catheterization laboratories — ensuring the highest standards of diagnosis and treatment for heart conditions.