We often think avoiding heart attacks means drastic lifestyle changes or strict diets, but a doctor says the secret lies in small, consistent habits. Dr Vassily Eliopoulos recently shared on Instagram that simple daily actions—like walking after meals, getting sunlight, and managing stress—can make a lasting difference to heart health. He explained that heart disease develops slowly through daily choices, and prevention works the same way—by repeating the right ones every day.
Walk after meals
In his video, Dr Eliopoulos listed five easy habits anyone can adopt to lower their risk of a heart attack. He began with something simple: walking after every meal. Even a 10-minute walk, he said, can reduce blood sugar spikes and inflammation—two major causes of plaque buildup in arteries.
Omega-3
Next, he emphasised the importance of including omega-3s in your diet through wild-caught fish like salmon or a quality supplement. According to him, this helps lower triglycerides, reduce inflammation inside blood vessels, and improve arterial flexibility.
Sleep
Sleep, he added, is another critical factor. Getting less than six hours a night can increase the risk of a heart attack by up to 200 per cent. He advised maintaining consistent, high-quality sleep of around eight hours daily.
Swap plastic for glass
Dr Eliopoulos also warned against using plastic containers, explaining that they release harmful chemicals like phthalates, which can disrupt hormones and cause inflammation. He suggested switching to glass for food storage, filtering water, and never heating food in plastic.
Correct labs
Lastly, he urged people to get the right medical tests instead of focusing only on LDL levels. Regular checks for ApoB, lipoprotein(a), homocysteine, and high-sensitivity CRP can reveal heart risks long before symptoms appear.
Through his post, Dr Eliopoulos reminded followers that heart health isn’t about trends or extremes—it’s about doing the small, right things every day.
Walk after meals
In his video, Dr Eliopoulos listed five easy habits anyone can adopt to lower their risk of a heart attack. He began with something simple: walking after every meal. Even a 10-minute walk, he said, can reduce blood sugar spikes and inflammation—two major causes of plaque buildup in arteries.
Omega-3
Next, he emphasised the importance of including omega-3s in your diet through wild-caught fish like salmon or a quality supplement. According to him, this helps lower triglycerides, reduce inflammation inside blood vessels, and improve arterial flexibility.
Sleep
Sleep, he added, is another critical factor. Getting less than six hours a night can increase the risk of a heart attack by up to 200 per cent. He advised maintaining consistent, high-quality sleep of around eight hours daily.
Swap plastic for glass
Dr Eliopoulos also warned against using plastic containers, explaining that they release harmful chemicals like phthalates, which can disrupt hormones and cause inflammation. He suggested switching to glass for food storage, filtering water, and never heating food in plastic.
Correct labs
Lastly, he urged people to get the right medical tests instead of focusing only on LDL levels. Regular checks for ApoB, lipoprotein(a), homocysteine, and high-sensitivity CRP can reveal heart risks long before symptoms appear.
Through his post, Dr Eliopoulos reminded followers that heart health isn’t about trends or extremes—it’s about doing the small, right things every day.
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