Bahrain marks world heart day

Bahrain has joined the world in celebrating the World Heart Day 2014, themed "heart-healthy environments."
Commenting on the occasion, SMC-based Consultant Cardiologist Dr. Khalid bin Thani said by celebrating the World Heart Day, the Ministry of Health aimed to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention.
He underscored the kingdom's efforts to provide all care for heart patients.
The World Heart Day is part of an international campaign to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention.
It aims to improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and promoting education internationally about ways to be good to your heart.
It is seen as the perfect day to quit smoking, get exercising and start eating healthy, as the best way to improve the health and well being of people the world over.
Lack of exercise, overeating, unhealthy diets and high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels are all factors which can trigger heart disease and threaten people's lives.