Hearty Exercise

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism promotes vigorous aerobic exercise as the best way to improve cardiovascular health in healthy people in their 60s and 70s. In a recent study, researchers found that test subjects’ aerobic capacity was strongly linked to reduced heart disease risk. The study suggests that bursts of exercise that get the heart and lungs working at peak capacity may benefit elder hearts more than frequent, moderate activity.
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Ten Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

Making healthy choices will help prevent heart disease and stroke. By changing habits a little at a time, you can reach your heart-healthy goals. Here are some practical suggestions that may make the changes easier, day by day, week by week, month by month. Give them your best shot.
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Getting Fit For Life

You don’t need to buy special clothes or belong to a gym to become more active. Physical activity can and should be part of your everyday life. Find things you like to do. Go for brisk walks. Ride a bike. Dance. Work around the house. Garden. Climb stairs. Swim. Rake leaves. Try different kinds of activities that keep you moving. Look for new ways to build physical activity into your daily routine.
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Do you know what your BP is? You should!

All adult Canadians should know what their blood pressure numbers are—just like they should know their numbers for weight, cholesterol and blood sugar, says Dr. Albert Yeung, professor of medicine and pharmacology, University of Alberta, Edmonton. "Ask your doctor, write it down and keep it in your wallet."
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