Constant stress and poor eating habits in an urban lifestyle are becoming a big threat to the heart. Experts are calling this threat Urban Heart Syndrome, which is rapidly affecting especially the youth and women.

There is convenience, opportunity, and fast fast-paced life in the dazzling life of the city, but along with it, there is also an unseen danger hidden, which is slowly weakening the heart. Experts are calling this dangerous trend Urban Heart Syndrome, which is directly attacking the hearts of the youth living in the metros today.

When lifestyle becomes a danger

The pressure of continuous work for 5 days a week, lack of sleep, junk food, screen time and unnecessary rest on weekends, this pattern not only leads to fatigue but is also laying the foundation for heart diseases. According to some experts, even people in their 30s and 40s living in cities are now showing signs of early heart diseases and that too without any clear indication.

What is Urban Heart Syndrome?

Urban heart syndrome is a term that encompasses the problems associated with today's urban lifestyle. Constant stress, poor sleep, working for long hours by sitting, adulterated food, pollution and excessive consumption of things like caffeine, all these factors increase the pressure on the heart. And gradually the heart function starts getting disturbed. According to experts, this condition does not feel like a disease initially but gradually it can turn into high blood pressure, irregularity in heart rate and other serious problems.

This syndrome affects silently

The most dangerous thing about Urban Heart Syndrome is that its symptoms are very mild and common. People ignore them thinking they are minor fatigue or stress. Constant tiredness, not being able to sleep properly, shortness of breath while walking a little, increased heartbeat or mild chest pain, all these can be its initial symptoms. If these are not recognized in time, then they can turn into serious heart diseases. Therefore, by catching these signs in time through regular health checkups, big trouble can be avoided.

Why are women more at risk?

The danger is considered even more serious for urban women. This is because they often do not show the traditional symptoms of heart disease. Instead of chest pain, they have symptoms like fatigue, indigestion, back or jaw pain or shortness of breath, which are usually ignored. Also, hormonal changes along with responsibilities of both home and work make their condition more complicated. In such a situation, timely examination and awareness is the first condition for safety.

Why is this danger increasing

Today's urban generation has become accustomed to behaviors like staying up late, spending continuous time on screen time and working while sitting throughout the day. This also includes excessive consumption of caffeine and energy drinks. All these habits disrupt the body's natural routine i.e. circadian rhythm.

On the other hand, when you stay awake all night, consume too much caffeine and do not give proper rest to your body, it directly affects the heartbeat. If this continues for a long time, it can lead to serious risks like changes in heart rate, increase in blood pressure and heart attack.

How to prevent heart syndrome

To avoid this syndrome, small but drastic changes in lifestyle are necessary. To avoid this syndrome, you can do physical activity like brisk walking or yoga for at least 30 minutes every day. Apart from this, you should sleep regularly for 7 to 8 hours every day. At the same time, the amount of processed food, salt and caffeine should be reduced. Apart from this, one should drink adequate amount of water throughout the day. To avoid this syndrome, you should adopt measures like meditation or mindfulness to reduce stress and most importantly, if someone in the family already has heart disease, then you should also get it checked.