India, Oct. 23 -- Heart diseases are no longer a problem restricted to middle age only. Lately, young people are also developing serious heart issues. The only way forward is identifying the modifiable factors contributing to the risks and taking proactive measures to protect heart health.

Dr Johann Christopher, consultant- interventional cardiology at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills in Hyderabad, told HT Lifestyle that as early as people in their twenties and thirties are facing sudden heart attacks. Most alarmingly, often without any usual warning signs as well. "Ongoing stress and poor sleep are two hidden pressures that put the heart under strain long before anything obvious shows up," Dr Christopher narrowed down on the two root cause...