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Why most Indians lack good cholesterol and when to have your first test? Dr Pal shares 5 heart health facts you must know

Heart disease often develops silently, and gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam warns that everyday habits play a major role. In an Instagram post, he highlights five key heart health facts, linking stress to heart attacks, urging early LDL testing from 18 to 20 years, and noting low HDL levels among Indians. He stresses that lifestyle changes can outperform medicines and cautions that passive smoking poses serious cardiovascular risks.