Evgeny Chazov, a Soviet doctor, renowned cardiologist and central figure in 20th-century medicine, lived 92 years without getting sick, without surrendering to fatigue and without complaining about life. His secret was not in miracle diets or modern routines, but in something much deeper and simpler: how to live in peace with himself and his environment.
Chazov not only heard thousands of hearts in his career, he also understood his own. And what she shared until her last days was a vision of well-being based on calm, forgiveness, honesty and, above all, purpose.
What’s that one thing you should get out of your house?
For many, the answer is surprising: the television. According to Chazov, it is not fat, sugar, or even a sedentary lifestyle that damages the heart the most. It’s stress. And one of the biggest sources of everyday stress is constant bad news, media-induced anxiety, and the silent tension of spending hours in front of a screen that conveys negativity.
“The TV transmits anxiety. Drop by drop, it poisons the mood. And sadness kills faster than a disease,” he said.
Chazov claimed that many of his patients suffered more from stress and lack of meaning than from their actual medical problems. Watching television in excess, especially toxic content, can plunge us into a kind of silent depression that weakens cardiovascular health.
Life Lessons for Taking Care of Your Heart
Excuse me. Chazov was betrayed by colleagues and students. He never took revenge. He forgave and
