There have been studies that draw an association between stress levels and increased rates of heart attacks over the last 15 years. On the note of World Heart Day, to create awareness about the increase in heart diseases due to stress and high blood pressure, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central has distributed "Stress Ball" to more than 5000 employees at private firm and Police officials.
A heart attack is the leading cause of death due to lifestyle, stress, long working hours and lack of exercise. From last few years it has noted that youngsters are facing heart problem at an early age.
A police official has long working hours, eating outside junk food etc. all such factors are major issue that can leads to heart problems. Even employees at corporate firm have a big targets to achieve. It has noticed that youngster put lot of efforts to achieve those targets. It has become a myth to reduce stress smoking is best way to get rid of it smoking does not relieve stress. With long working hours, lack of exercise and stress affects their health too. When we're stressed out, our bodies tense up and we physically clench. The stress ball prompts you to squeeze and release, which can leave you feeling less tense than you started.
Here's how to use a stress ball to help lower blood pressure:
Dr Parag Rindani, Head Hospital Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central reportedly said with this campaign they urge to police official and corporate employees to promise as an individual to get more active, say no to smoking, eat healthier, have a regular exercise and also be stress free.
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