India, Oct. 13 -- Despite countless awareness drives and medical advancements, myths surrounding heart health refuse to fade. Many people still associate heart disease only with men or assume that an active lifestyle completely shields them from risk. In reality, the truth is far more nuanced.

To separate fact from fiction, Dr Evan Levine, board-certified cardiologist with over 30 years of experience, shares in his October 10 Instagram post 5 persistent myths about heart disease. (Also read: Max Hospital cardiologist shares why that 'just gas' feeling could be an early sign of a silent heart attack )

"Now, for most people without known coronary disease, this is simply not true," said Dr Levine. "Especially in folks over the age of 70, i...