Exercise Essential for the Health of Your Arteries
“Arterial diseases are responsible for heart attacks and strokes, the first and third leading causes of death in American men. The culprit is atherosclerosis, in which cholesterol-laden plaques build up in the arteries.”
To Your Enduring Health: Do Chores, Live Longer
“A new study of healthy older people found that the more active a person is, the longer he or she is likely to live. That alone is not terribly surprising. What’s new is that it apparently doesn’t matter what form the activity takes.”
Take charge of your health through Choose to Move
“Statistics show that walking is the most popular form of cardiovascular activity as it can be done by almost anyone. The American Heart Association’s signature event across the nation is the Heart Walk, a national walking event held in communities across the country.”
Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Women’s Stroke Risk
“A healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, no smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, and a healthy diet can help cut a woman’s stroke risk, a new U.S. study confirms.”
