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Imagine yourself in a Parisian Cafe enjoying a coffee during the fall season. Listen to French melodies as the aroma of coffee fills the air. Pigeons gather on the sidewalk and a dog awaits his owner.
Take Preventive Measures To Care For Your Heart
As we age our goal is to take care of the health we have. Neglecting health leads to problems that may become serious in nature.
The human heart circulates about 2,000 gallons of your blood every day and even more during physical activity. The heart beats around 100,000 times per day continuously pumping blood throughout a network of blood vessels known as the circulatory system.
Indeed your heart works very hard to keep you going. There are two things you can do to keep it in good working condition. They won’t take up much time.
Practice Good Dental Care
See your dentist for regular dental cleanings. Floss, brush and use a mouthwash after meals. These preventive measures may reduce the risk of heart problems.
Poor dental health is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. The build up of dental plaque around the teeth, if not regularly removed by dental cleanings, can lead to gum disease. People with gum disease have two to three times the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Start A Walking Program To Exercise Your Heart
Walking is the most accessible form of exercise for many people. The only equipment you need is a good pair of sneakers designed for walking.
Locate a place to walk that suits your fitness level. If you’re a beginner chose flat terrain. Begin slowly going out 2 to 3 days per week for 10 to 20 minutes or to tolerance.
Older adults should get physician clearance before starting an exercise program. Your doctor will guide you about recommendations or restrictions to your program.
Read more about Gum Disease and Heart Disease: The Common Thread from Harvard Health Publishing
A recent article in Fortune.com reviewed the findings of a study that discussed the benefits of improving specific types of nutrition, the effects of longstanding stress conditions, exercise and sleep patterns, on aging.
Researchers found that “lifestyle changes to diet, sleep, and exercise—paired with interventions like relaxation exercises and supplements—could reverse the aging process”. The findings were published in Aging in 2023.
Read further details at Fortune.com 9/22/24
“Your health account, your bank account, they’re the same thing. The more you put in, the more you can take out.”
– Jack LaLanne
The benefits of regular exercise for older adults are well documented. But is it possible to overexercise? What happens when you do too much and how do you know if you’re doing too much?
The answer to this question is yes, you can overdo it. Too much of a good thing isn’t good. Use this checklist to determine if you’re doing too much.
Symptoms of Overexercising
Solutions
The Grey Muzzle Organization is a non-profit charity that raises money to provide dental care for senior dogs. Poor canine dental health makes eating painful and may even shorten a dog’s life.
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, The Grey Muzzle Organization is the largest national nonprofit organization focused specifically on the well-being of senior dogs.
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