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Here are the best daily exercises to help you reach your fitness goals more efficiently, develop resilience, and enhance functional strength after 70. From box squats and incline push-ups to ...
All exercises can be done without weights and with minimal movement. If you are new to exercise, start with no more than 5 repetitions for each exercise to relieve pressure on your ligaments and ...
Start seated on a chair with your feet on the floor. Breathe in and reach both arms overhead. Breathe out and rotate your torso to the left. Position your right hand on your left thigh and your ...
Hypercholesterolemia, also called high cholesterol, is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. [1] It is a form of hyperlipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hyperlipoproteinemia (high levels of lipoproteins in the blood), and dyslipidemia (any abnormalities of lipid and lipoprotein levels in the blood).
A controlled exercise program combats atherosclerosis by improving the circulation and functionality of the vessels. Exercise is also used to manage weight in patients who are obese, lower blood pressure, and decrease cholesterol. Often lifestyle modification is combined with medication therapy. For example, statins help to lower cholesterol.
Usually, people are recommended to control diet, exercise, and maintain a healthy weight, although some people may need medications to control their blood sugar levels. Other goals of diabetes management are to prevent or treat complications that can result from the disease itself and from its treatment.
ShutterstockAs you grow older, maintaining muscle mass, bone density, and overall strength becomes increasingly important for preserving mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. Weight ...
Then, there is exercise: As little as taking a walk on a daily basis could help prolong life span, and several studies are now shedding light on the mechanisms through which physical activity ...