Healthy Heart Tip #1: Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure results from stiff, inflexible arteries. Exercise boosts blood circulation by up to 25%, encouraging blood vessels to expand slightly and become more flexible. |
Nitric oxide is also produced which relaxes and widens blood vessels.
Both aerobic and strength training can lower blood pressure. Those with over 130/80 mmHg can see between 5 and 7 points in systolic pressure, which is similar to the reduction people experience from taking a blood pressure drug!
GET BACK ON TRACK!
The holidays are over, but your diet doesn’t have to be! Here are some tips to GET BACK ON TRACK!
Healthy Holiday Snacking!
The holiday season doesn’t have to mean expanding waistlines. Stay healthy and focused with these healthy snacking ideas:
How to Offset a Day of Sitting
How long will you be sitting today? It’s time to get up and move! Just 30-40 minutes of “moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity” is enough to counteract the negative effects of a whole day sitting. Can’t get in a 30 minute walk today? Stand up! Standing up for some or part of your day can also help!
Text Neck Syndrome
How much time do you spend staring down at your phone? Constantly looking down can cause back and neck pain, early degeneration of the spine, disc injuries, breathing problems, poor balance, and more. So pick your head up and save your spine!
Grip Strength & Longevity
How is your grip strength?
“… those in the know understand what your handshake really reveals: Your current health, possible future illnesses, and how long you might live. In fact, grip strength may be the most revealing health measurement your doctor has never taken.”
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