Darshan Mehta, Former Managing Director And CEO of Reliance Brands, Dies At 64
Darshan Mehta Death News: Darshan Mehta, former managing director of Reliance Brands Limited (RBL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), breathed his last on Wednesday following a sudden heart attack. He was 64.
A fashion and retail industry veteran, Mehta played a significant role in shaping India's premium and luxury retail ecosystem. He was associated with Reliance Brands since its inception in 2007 and served as its President and CEO for over 17 years.
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death globally. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), every year more than millions of people die of this condition. While there is no particular age group that is more prone to suffer a heart attack, studies have shown that the risk significantly increases as we age especially after 60.
A heart attack is a fatal health condition that occurs when there is a sudden disruption in the blood flowing to the heart -- this mainly happens due to clogged arteries which is often triggered by years of unmanaged lifestyle factors such as poor diet, stress, lack of exercise, or underlying conditions like high blood pressure and uncontrolled diabetes.
Now the question is --- Why does the risk of heart attack increase with age? As per studies, people in their 60s are more prone to suffer heart attacks due to the fact that the heart's blood vessels naturally begin to stiffen with age -- making it harder for blood to flow efficiently. While there are several steps that one can take to keep the heart healthy, here is a list of the most common ones -
Ageing is inevitable, but heart disease doesn't have to be. With a healthy lifestyle and properly regulated habits, you can enjoy a healthy lifestyle and a disease-free life.
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