Healthy Heart Tips:Due to today’s busy life and irregular eating habits, the risk of heart diseases is increasing rapidly. Every year lakhs of people are falling victim to problems like heart attack or blockage.

According to a study, the risk of heart disease increases manifold in Indians at an early age due to problems like diabetes, hypertension, obesity and belly fat.

Often people think that it is necessary to visit a doctor only to detect heart blockage. But the truth is that with some easy home remedies, you can estimate your heart condition sitting at home.

Let us know the ways that can indicate your heart health.

Early symptoms of heart blockage

Heart blockage develops gradually, but the body starts giving some of its early signs early. Ignoring these symptoms can be dangerous.

• Feeling tired or short of breath when climbing stairs or doing light work


• feeling of pressure or heaviness in the chest


• unusual pain in the neck, jaw, or arm


• frequent feeling of dizziness or fainting


• weakness or numbness in the body

If such symptoms appear, a heart checkup should be done immediately.

4 easy ways to detect heart blockage at home

monitor blood pressure

Blood pressure gives the first indication of heart condition. Generally 120/80 mmHg is considered healthy. If blood pressure continuously increases or decreases, it may be a sign of artery blockage or stress on the heart.

Advice: Always check blood pressure as per doctor’s advice and monitor it regularly.

check heart rate

Heart condition can also be detected by counting your heartbeats. For this, place two fingers on the wrist vein and count the heartbeats for 60 seconds.

Normal heart rate: 60 to 100 beats per minute
If your heartbeat is too fast or too slow, it could be a sign of blockage or stress.

stair climbing test

An easy test that even doctors recommend –

If you can climb 60 stairs (about four floors) without stopping in 90 seconds or less, your heart is doing well.

If you feel short of breath or chest pain after climbing even a few stairs, this could be an early sign of blockage.

Finger blockage test (viral method)

Recently an easy method has gone viral on social media. Press your ring finger and little finger against the fingers of the other hand.

Now move your middle finger and touch it till the palm.

If you feel pain in the veins of the wrist or hand while doing this, it is a sign that the blood flow is being obstructed. In such a situation, consult a doctor immediately.

Some easy ways to keep heart healthy

Walk at least 30 minutes a day

Stay away from fried food, smoking and alcohol

Reduce stress, do meditation or yoga

Eat fruits and green vegetables daily

Get enough sleep and water

Taking care of your heart is not difficult, you just need to have regular checkups and adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Timely detection of heart blockage is very important, because early detection can prevent major problems. If the body is giving any signal, do not ignore it.

These small home tests can make you aware of your health — but it is always important to consult a doctor for accurate diagnosis and treatment.