Heart & Cardiovascular
Why Your Cardiovascular Health Hinges On Exercise
By M.M. (staff writer) , published on May 18, 2022
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Why Your Cardiovascular Health Hinges On Exercise
Cardiovascular Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Recent guidelines have focused on risk assessment and modification of modifiable risk factors to reduce the burden of disease.
There are four modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease: smoking, diet, physical activity, and alcohol use.
A thorough assessment of cardiovascular health would include assessing these four modifiable risk factors. A thorough assessment would also assess blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels to assess the risks for cardiovascular disease.
The Importance of Exercise for Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. Exercise is an important part of preventing cardiovascular diseases because it improves blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and improves symptoms of angina.
The Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle for Cardiovascular Health
The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is 30% higher among people who spend more than 4 hours per day sitting, compared to those who sit for 2 hours or less.
A sedentary lifestyle is one that involves little or no physical activity. This can contribute to health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. The United States has the third highest rate of obesity in the world.
What is the Best Type of Exercise for Cardiovascular Health?
Sitting for long periods of time is not good for your cardiovascular health. "Exercising" yourself to death is not the best idea either. You need to find a balance where you feel comfortable with. You should do some cardio and strength training to keep your heart healthy. Below are some easy exercises you can do at the comfort of your house.
Regular exercise, such as walking, running, bicycling, swimming, or dancing for 30 minutes most days of the week.
Take aerobic exercise for 20 to 60 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week.
An in-between activity between yoga and tai chi (1-2 days of each a week)
Daily activities that include walking upstairs instead of taking an elevator, parking farther away in a parking lot.
It is not easy to keep track of all the benefits of exercise. With the constant bombardment of information about the negative effects of not working out, it is easy to lose sight of the benefits. One of the most important benefits of exercise is how it impacts cardiovascular health.
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2. https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/how-to-prevent-heart-disease
3. https://medlineplus.gov/howtopreventheartdisease.html
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