Next are muscle strengthening exercises and aerobics, such as cycling, running and swimming. At the top of the pyramid, where you should focus the smallest amount of time, are recreational exercises like gardening and golf. Along with an exercise program, you may have to take other steps to manage arthritis such as medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. These changes could include balancing your diet, weight loss to reduce stress on the joints, and rest. It seems you're never too young for heart disease.
New research shows that even teenagers have fatty plaques growing in their arteries.
According to the study by the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research in San Antonio, Texas, one in five men ages 30 to 34 have heart damage that started when they were teenagers. Researchers examined portions of the left coronary artery in autopsies of 760 men and women ages 15 to 34. Smoking and obesity are two major factors in youth that can lead to heart disease. Italian men and New Zealand women were the top senior teams, as more than 30 nations competed in the 16th annual competition. Rudolph will be running the 5000 in the Olympic Games.