José Abellán, cardiologist: "What matters is not the type of exercise, but that you move regularly."

Cardiologist José Abellán shared a clear reflection on the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle to maintain cardiovascular health on the Druni podcast . During his talk, he pointed out that one in three people will develop heart disease , and that more than 100,000 Spaniards die each year from this type of condition . Therefore, he insists that daily movement is more important than the type of sport practiced .

According to the specialist, the heart suffers when a sedentary lifestyle is combined with stress and bad habits , such as smoking or using anabolic steroids. Abellán lamented that " there are young people with severely damaged hearts due to their desire to gain muscle without considering their health ." He also emphasized that loneliness and chronic stress also shorten life , stressing that " there is no stronger link between the well-being of the heart and the peace of mind generated by healthy personal relationships ."

Abellán emphasized that it's not necessary to engage in extreme sports to take care of your cardiovascular system , but rather to incorporate regular physical activity. " What matters is not the type of exercise, but that you move regularly ," he stated. Walking daily, avoiding sitting for hours, or climbing stairs are actions that, according to the doctor, help improve circulation and prolong heart health . He also argued that coffee, far from being harmful, can have beneficial effects and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease .

Finally, the cardiologist criticized so-called "miracle diets" and methods that promise quick, effortless results. " I don't tell my patients to lose weight; I tell them to starve themselves and forget about all the effortless weight-loss nonsense ," he declared ironically. His message was forceful: cardiovascular prevention depends on consistency, moderation, and good habits , rather than temporary solutions or dietary fads.