Medical Dialogues

TAMIL ACTOR DANIEL BALAJI DIES OF HEART ATTACK AT 48

Actor Daniel Balaji, famous for his roles in movies like 'Kakka Kakka' and 'Vettaiyadu Vilayadu', died of a heart attack at a private hospital in Chennai. The actor was reportedly rushed to the hospital yesterday after he complained of a sharp pain in the chest.
WHY ARE MORE YOUNG INDIANS DYING OF HEART ATTACK?
As the news of the death of Danieal Balaji at the young age of 48 due to a heart attack shocks the entire nation, a study has resurfaced and has pointed out the factors why 'Young Indians' are more vulnerable to heart attacks than any other age group of any race.
STRESS : THE HEART'S WORST ENEMY
Stress, often dubbed a silent killer, triggers cortisol release that harms blood vessels and spikes blood pressure, heightening heart attack risks. It stems from rapid work environments, academic demands, societal norms, and the digital era's challenges, like social media pressures and information overload.
IRREGULAR SLEEPING HABITS
Young adults do not realise that sleep is vital for body repair, with less than 6 hours causing hormonal imbalance and increasing risks of heart issues, weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, back pain, and headaches. Adequate sleep boosts heart health, mood, and life quality.
UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE
As work and life stress intensify, many seek solace in unhealthy habits such as smoking, drinking, and binge eating junk food. These practices harm heart health, with smoking and drinking directly impairing heart function and excessive junk food consumption leading to obesity and related issues that indirectly affect the heart.