Your doctor can provide a plan and help you set goals for successful weight loss. Inactive people are twice as likely to develop heart disease as active people. Regular aerobic exercise lowers resting pulse rate and blood pressure while reducing total cholesterol. Exercise does not have to be painful or hard to be effective. The new advise for exercise suggests every adult accumulate 30 minutes or more of moderate physical activity over most days of the week.
Physical activity has a proven positive effect on high blood pressure, diabetes and heart health.
Your doctor, nurse or other health care professional can provide you with a realistic and successful exercise program. Constant stress or anxiety raises your heart rate, blood pressure, and even negatively effects your cholesterol levels. It is very important to take time each day to relax and let your body slow down. Your health care provider can offer suggestions for exercise, meditation or other stress-relieving techniques. Women who are pregnant are advised not to drink alcohol during any stage of child bearing.