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Can Regular Exercise Keep Heart Disease at Bay?
Published: Jul 11, 2024
Find out how regular exercise can lower your heart disease risk and boost your overall health. Get motivated to start moving today!
Exercise Recommendations
Experts recommend engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week. This can include activities like brisk walking, swimming, or cycling. Regular exercise helps maintain a healthy weight and reduces the risk of heart disease.
Beyond the Gym
Physical activity isn't just about gym workouts; it includes daily tasks like gardening, housework, and taking the stairs. These activities contribute to cardiovascular health and can be easily incorporated into your daily routine. Every bit of movement counts when it comes to heart health.
The Heart-Exercise Connection
Exercise strengthens the heart muscle, improves circulation, and helps manage blood pressure and cholesterol levels. By staying active, you can significantly lower your risk of heart disease and improve your overall well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly.
Yes, activities like gardening and housework help too.
It strengthens the heart and improves blood flow.
Keep Moving
Could incorporating more movement into your day be the secret to a healthy heart?
References
- Manson JE, Hu FB, Rich-Edwards JW, et al. A prospective study of walking as compared with vigorous exercise in the prevention of coronary heart disease in women. N Engl J Med 1999; 341:650.
- Lewis SF, Hennekens CH. Regular Physical Activity: A 'Magic Bullet' for the Pandemics of Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease. Cardiology 2016; 134:360.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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