India, Nov. 11 -- The World Heart Federation reports 2,873,266 cardiovascular deaths in India in 2021, with heart attacks accounting for roughly one-third of all deaths between 2021 and 2023. Prioritise heart health with lifestyle changes to lower the risk of heart attack or stroke. Dr Brijmohan Arora, senior diabetologist and physician, recommends a simple method: walking after meals. 1 tip to reduce heart attack risk Highlighting post-meal walks, the diabetologist said it can cut heart attack risk by 40%, adding that if it were a medicine, he'd prescribe it to every patient. It benefits those with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart concerns. "The surprising truth? Most people still don't do it," he said. According to Dr Arora, a 10 to 15-minute walk after meals can: - Improve sugar control - Reduce triglycerides - Ease digestion - Protect the heart and arteries "This is not theory - it's backed by real, measurable outcomes. No gym. No cost. Just a small habit with massive returns. Your health is built in small steps. Literally," Dr Arora stressed. Let's find out how walking after meals helps one achieve all these benefits: The diabetologist explained, "Walk for 10-15 minutes after meals. This controls insulin spikes, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, which can damage arteries and raise heart attack risk. Walking helps eliminate that risk." Post-meal walks curb insulin spikes, lower inflammation, and safeguard your heart. Walking after meals also lowers triglycerides which is a type of cholesterol particle that forms plaque in the artery and contributes to heart attacks and brain stroke. Post-meal walks help clear these from the blood," the diabetologist explained. Walking after meals boosts nitric oxide in the blood. "Nitric oxide relaxes artery walls, lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow," explains Dr. Arora. This reduces arterial stress and damage. Walking after meals reduces brain fog caused by sugar and insulin spikes. Dr Arora highlighted that many people complain that they feel sleepy after eating, fall asleep, their brain doesn't work properly, and causes brain fog. According to him, this occurs due to a sugar spike and an insulin spike Dr Arora advises "15 minutes walk after eating which boost heart and brain health, lower blood pressure, and aid digestion."...