A seminar on the topic “A Healthy Lifestyle — The Key to Longevity” was organized for female students at Namangan State Pedagogical Institute. The event was held on the initiative of G. Dexkonova, the Rector’s Adviser on Women’s Affairs at the Institute.

The seminar was attended by G. Odilova, an Adviser to the Dean; Anora Khusanova, Doctor of Biological Sciences at the Department of Natural Sciences; teachers Rohatoy Egamberdiyeva and Yoqutkhon Kamolova; and Sh. Makhkamboyeva, the institute’s nurse.

Anora Khusanova provided information about the causes of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, as well as measures for their prevention. Yoqutkhon Kamolova highlighted such risk factors as high blood pressure, unhealthy diet, overweight, physical inactivity, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, tobacco use, and stress.

The participants were given recommendations on maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, following a proper work-and-rest schedule, and monitoring their health regularly.

It was also emphasized that people should be attentive to the early signs of heart attack and stroke and seek emergency medical assistance immediately in such cases.