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 Data shows that Malaysians are getting cardiovascular disease (CVD) approximately ten years earlier than the global average. The Malaysian National Heart Association published a position paper recently and found that the relative age of Malaysians with heart disease was lower when compared to other countries. 

A recent study shows that delaying sleep by just 90 minutes each night damages blood vessels, contributing to the development of cardiovascular diseases. A study conducted in the University of Columbia recently showed that mild sleep restriction among female individuals causes an increase in oxidative stress in blood vessels. It is the first direct evidence linking mild, chronic sleep deficits to causing heart disease.

World Heart Day stands as a universal reminder for us to ponder upon the significance of our hearts, not just as an organ, but as a symbol of unity and life. It’s more than just hearing and feeling the heartbeat; it’s about understanding the vitality of making the right decisions and acting courageously for the betterment of humanity and nature. In a special way, “For Every Heart” becomes a mantra, bringing the spotlight onto the beneficiaries and personalising this noble cause.