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Starting a workout? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, preparing your body and your heart is key to avoiding overexertion. Dr Sheldon Lee often advises patients that heart health isn’t just about how hard you train, it’s about how smart you train.In this video, understand the simple but crucial pre-exercise tips to protect your heart!

Tragic, sudden deaths at sporting events are rarebut they remind us of an important truth: hidden heart conditions can strike without warning. In this video, Dr Sheldon Lee shares the key risk factors behind sudden cardiac events in young, active individuals and why proper screening, warm-ups, and preparation are critical. Whether you’re preparing for a marathon, triathlon, cycling race, swim meet, or even a high-intensity gym challenge, consider getting a heart screening.

While exercise is essential for heart health, overexertion can place serious stress on the cardiovascular system. Dr Sheldon Lee, often sees patients who brushed off early warning signs, mistaking them for simple fatigue or dehydration. Learn how to recognise the red flags before it’s too late, especially if you’re an athlete, returning to exercise, or training under pressure.

Overexertion and high-intensity workouts can push your heart beyond its limits especially if an underlying condition hasn’t been diagnosed. Dr Sheldon Lee explains how high-intensity workouts can trigger sudden cardiac problems, and what early symptoms to look out for. If you’ve experienced any warning signs, don’t brush them off. Screenings like ECGs, echocardiograms, and treadmill tests can help detect hidden conditions early.

Did you know that “broken heart syndrome” is a genuine medical condition? Or that heart failure does not always mean the heart cannot recover?Let’s navigate facts beyond fear for the sake of your heart’s well-being.

Stress doesn’t just weigh on your mind, it can strain your heart too.
Over time, chronic stress can raise your blood pressure, increase your heart rate, and even contribute to serious heart conditions.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or noticed unusual symptoms, it’s always better to get checked.

Stress can take a toll on more than just your mind, it can quietly burden your heart too.
Left unchecked, it can raise your risk for high blood pressure, heart rhythm issues, and more. Taking care of your mind is one of the best ways to take care of your heart.

Dr Sheldon Lee is more than just a seasoned cardiologist — he’s a passionate clinician, dedicated mentor, and active humanitarian.
With a career spanning over 20 years, Dr Lee has made significant contributions in both public and private healthcare, especially in the field of heart failure management and cardiac imaging. What truly sets Dr Lee apart is his heart for service regularly participating in medical missions across Nepal, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka to bring care to underserved communities. Join us as we get to know Dr Sheldon Lee and the journey that continues to inspire his work every day.

Originally published in The Straits Times: Mind & Body