Q: Exercise helps strengthen your heart muscles, improves blood flow, and allows your heart to pump more easily with less effort. Find a physical activity you don't mind doing and add that activity to your daily routine. Start walking, running, cycling, dancing, or swimming, or work with your healthcare provider on developing an exercise routine that works best for you. Keep in mind that the type of exercise you do will impact how much you'll need. In general, try to perform 75 minutes of vigorous exercise or 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, but check with your doctor first to determine what your heart can handle. If you have existing heart problems, for instance, vigorous exercise may put too much additional strain on your heart; your doctor may advise moderate exercise until your overall health improves. Individuals with thick waistlines and a high body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher often have high diastolic blood pressure readings since their hearts have to work harder at pumping blood throughout their entire bodies. Focus on losing weight by exercising regularly and eating healthier foods, and consult with your healthcare provider about other effective weight-loss treatments. If you're notably overweight, losing as few as 10 pounds (4.5 kg) can dramatically improve your blood pressure numbers. Also note that carrying extra weight around your waistline can have an especially strong impact on your blood pressure. As a general rule, aim to have a waist measurement less than 40 inches (102 cm) as a male or 35 inches (89 cm) as a female. . Nicotine in cigarettes narrows your arteries, hardens artery walls, and increases your risk for blood clots, heart disease, and stroke. Stop smoking as soon as possible to lower your diastolic blood pressure, and consult with your healthcare provider about effective smoking cessation methods if you experience difficulty with quitting. When under stress, your body releases chemicals and hormones that temporarily narrow your blood vessels and cause your heart to beat faster. Long-term stress increases your risk for major heart problems such as stroke, heart attack, and heart disease. Identify your stressors, and eliminate them from your life to lower diastolic blood pressure. While there are many ways to reduce stress, some ideas you can start putting into practice right away include identifying and avoiding your stress triggers, taking 20 minutes daily to enjoy a relaxing activity you enjoy, and practicing gratitude. Regardless of your weight or size, it's important to check your cholesterol on a regular basis. High cholesterol can increase your blood pressure, so get screened each time you visit the doctor, especially if you're over 40.
A: Exercise for at least 30 minutes most days of the week. Lose excess weight. Stop smoking cigarettes Reduce and manage stress. Check your cholesterol regularly.

Article: Lie down on the floor or bed with a pillow under your head or knee. Now place your right hand under your ribcage and your left hand on top of your ribcage. Inhale through your nose slowly and try puffing your stomach. Tense your stomach muscles and exhale slowly through your mouth. Three or four daily sessions of this exercise for up to 10 minutes is beneficial for lung function. Blowing balloons is a good activity for increasing lung capacity, as it forces the lungs to pump more air, exercising the and making them stronger. Playing these kinds of instruments will help you to control your breathing and expand your lung capacity. If you don't want to play an instrument, you could also try singing lessons, as singing has been proven to increase lung capacity.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Try tensing your stomach muscles. Practice blowing balloons. Try playing wind instruments like woodwind or brass instruments.

Problem: Article: A typical sign of patellar luxation is when the dog skips on a back leg. He may be perfectly mobile and not in pain, but every now and again he skips a step. He may also carry a back leg for several steps before putting it back down again. This is due to the mechanical locking of the knee joint due to the faulty anatomy. After a few steps, things tend to shake back into place and the dog continues to walk as normal. Patellar luxation occurs in the back legs. This means your dog may move all the weight into the front legs. It is possible in some dogs for both legs to be affected by patellar luxation. If this is the case, the dog may look like he's doing a bunny hop with both legs together. If your dog has the condition in both legs, he may have difficulty jumping up onto furniture or low surfaces. In severe or long term cases, the dog may develop secondary problems. One secondary problem may be arthritis in the joint. There may be swelling or stiffness in the leg or joint. If the dog is using the leg less, he may also develop muscle wastage on that side, which means the muscles on the affected side will be smaller than the ones on the other side. Your dog may also exhibit lameness on the affected leg. Lameness means your dog won't have the ability to walk on that leg. A dog can get patellar luxation at any age. Many dogs often present symptoms as a puppy because it is a problem with the muscles of the legs. Dogs can start presenting symptoms at at eight to 10 weeks.
Summary: Look for skipping on the back leg. Watch for difficulty jumping. Monitor for other leg problems. Recognize the symptoms at any age.

Q: If you're using canned chickpeas, open the cans, drain the chickpeas and then rinse them well in a colander. Rinsing the chickpeas will wash away the flavor of the canning water, freshening up and improving the taste of your final dish. If you're cooking dry chickpeas, soak the chickpeas overnight to soften them. After soaking, drain the water, cover with fresh water and cook the chickpeas at a simmer until they're soft. Drain the water and rinse the chickpeas - now they're ready to use. Use paper towels to dry the chickpeas thoroughly to get them ready to cook. This will ensure the chickpeas get nice and crunchy when you roast them, rather than staying soft. Place the chickpeas in a bowl with the oil, turmeric, cumin and smoked paprika. (If you're using coconut oil, melt it first). Use a spoon to toss the ingredients together until the chickpeas are completely coated in spices. Make sure they're all in one single layer, so they cook evenly. After 15 minutes, stir the chickpeas so they cook on all sides. Check to make sure they're not getting too brown; if they are, reduce the heat to 325F (163C). When they're brown and crunchy, remove them from the oven and pour them into a bowl. Season them with salt and pepper to taste. This delicious snack is now ready to serve. Roasted chickpeas taste great warm or cooled.
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Preheat the oven to 375F (191C). Cover a medium-sized baking tray with foil. Rinse the chickpeas. Dry the chickpeas. Coat the beans in oil and spices. Spread the beans on the baking tray. Roast the chickpeas for 30 minutes. Season the chickpeas with salt and pepper.