The Skokie Blood Program sponsors or assists blood drives throughout the year. During the month of April there will be two blood drives held in Skokie. The general public is welcome to donate at either drive. For more information or to inquire about eligibility to donate, contact the Skokie Blood Program at 933-8252. It also decreases your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and other life threatening diseases.
Aerobic exercise increases the body's demand for oxygen.
In this manner, aerobic exercise works your heart muscle making it bigger and stronger. Examples of aerobic exercises are walking, running, swimming, and cycling. While you want the exercise to be intensive, you don't want to overdo it. The best way to monitor the amount of work you are doing is to measure your pulse. When exercising, take your pulse frequently and increase your exercise to reach your target heart range.