Alanya, beware: Your heart health is at great risk

In recent years, the increasing number of heart attacks, especially among young individuals, has been concerning. Professor Dr. Oğuz Karahan emphasized the importance of adopting a healthy and stress-free lifestyle for heart health, stating, "Processed foods, electronic cigarettes, and a sedentary lifestyle trigger heart attacks."

Every day, many people lose their lives due to heart attacks. Especially in recent years, there has been an increase in the rate of heart attacks among young people. ALKÜ Vice-Rector and cardiovascular surgery specialist Professor Dr. Oğuz Karahan informed the Alanya Posta Medya team that a sedentary lifestyle, stress, processed foods, and even the use of electronic cigarettes from a young age pose significant threats to cardiovascular health. He said, "One of the major causes of heart attack risk in young people is electronic cigarettes."

"SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE TRIGGERS HEART ATTACKS"

Dr. Karahan noted, "Recently, the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases has increased. The consumption of processed foods, loss of connection with nature, lack of exercise, irregular eating habits, and illnesses such as COVID-19 all have an impact. While technology positively affects health, it also has negative effects. We have lost the habit of walking to places. In the past, people would gather for conversations; now, they talk on the phone. Shopping is done online. All these factors lead to reduced physical activity and a lack of essential activities such as walking and swimming, which significantly impact fat accumulation and cholesterol levels."

"ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES ARE A MAJOR THREAT"

According to Karahan, "Frequent cigarette use invites heart and vessel blockages. The emergence of electronic cigarettes, which seem more appealing, also poses serious risks. Being entirely made from chemicals, electronic cigarettes have significant effects on the heart and lungs, as scientifically proven. Electronic cigarettes have a sweeter taste, leading to their use among young individuals. This increases the risk of heart attacks at a young age." Karahan warned citizens about these risks.