Exercising 30mins a day WILL help you live longer. Not exercising is shortening your life. Also, when was the last time you checked your blood pressure, blood sugars, cholesterol, triglycerides, thyroid?
1) BLOOD PRESSURE - Healthy number is less than 120/80 mmHg. High blood pressure is 140/90mmHg or higher. High BP often has no symptoms and, left untreated, can lead to stroke, heart disease, kidney damage, and vision and memory problems. To lower your numbers, consume a low-fat/sodium diet, limit alcohol, don't smoke, and exercise 4-5/wk.
2) BLOOD SUGAR - Healthy number of a fasting blood-sugar level is 99mg/dL or less. A level of 126mg/dL or higher indicates diabetes. Diabetes more than doubles your risk of heart disease and increases your chances of kidney disease, vision loss, and other health issues.
3) CHOLESTEROL - Healthy number is total cholesterol (LDL & HDL) under 200mg/dL. The higher your cholesterol levels, the greater your risk of heart disease. LDL cholesterol should be under 100mg/dL. Elevated LDL levels cause the formation of plaque in the artery walls, which leads to atherosclerosis and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. HDL cholesterol should be 50mg/dL or higher.
4) TRIGLYCERIDES - Healthy number is less than 150mg/dL. Triglycerides are a type of fat in the blood, and elevated levels increase your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Elevated triglycerides are a greater risk factor for heart disease in women than in men, another good reason to get your level into the target zone. To do that, lose body fat, quit smoking, consume no more than one alcoholic drink a day, and exercise 4-5/wk.
5) THYROID - Healthy number is a thyroid-stimulating hormone level under 4.0mIU/L. Besides helping regulate your metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate, thyroid hormones affect skin, hair, muscle strength, mood, and mental functioning. If your level is high, above 4.5mIU/L, your thyroid isn’t producing enough hormones to help your body function efficiently.
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