There are 4 things you can start doing today that may help you live a longer and healthier life.
1. Exercise Reguarly.
Helps lower blood pressure by 10 points in as little as three-four weeks.
Raises "Good" Cholesterol while helping lower"bad" cholesterol.
Boosts Insulin sensitivity in high risk women.
Stimulates bone growth.
2. Eat Fruits and Vegetables
Fiber and Minerals in fruits and vegetables help bring down blood pressure.
Eating Veggies and Fruit instead of foods high in saturated fat can help lower "Bad" cholesterol.
Eating Fruits and Vegetables is linked to higher bone density, possibly because of higher potassium and other nutrients.
3. Watch The Weight
Taking off some extra pounds can help lower "bad" cholesterol and increase "good" cholesterol.
You can help reverse pre-diabetes by losing some body weight, even 5 percent loss can help.
Losing weight can help lower blood pressure and reduce your risk of developing hypertension.
4. Don't Smoke
Avoid the damaging effects of smoking such as:
Increased blood pressure
Narrowing of blood vessels, whih increases heart attack and stroke risks
Increased blood sugar
Diminished bone mineral density
Try and make small changes in your daily habits at first just to get started on the road to a healthier lifestyle. Make a plan to walk every evening for 20 minutes, and to add one fresh fruit or veggie to your diet each day. The better you begin to feel, the more motivated you will become, and the better care you will take of yourself!