India, July 8 -- Heart disease is increasingly affecting people across age groups. Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, a 49-year-old board-certified interventional cardiologist and longevity medicine physician, shared the lifestyle practices he personally follows to protect his heart and reduce his long-term cardiovascular risk in an Instagram post on July 2. From exercise and nutrition to sleep and stress management, here are the heart-healthy habits he swears by. (Also read: What is autoimmune gastritis? The rare disease anti-ageing millionaire Bryan Johnson says is 'eating' his stomach )

Dr Sanjay Bhojraj believes heart health is built through small, consistent actions rather than quick fixes. Among his simplest recommendations is to "Walk for 10 minu...