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Heart HealthHealthy diet and exerciseFollowing low-fat, low cholesterol, diet and exercise are excellent health habits for all to follow. This helps lower one's blood lipid analysis, blood pressure and blood sugar. These are all factors that contribute to the development of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).Studies have shown that increasing levels of leisure-time physical activity are associated with decreased risks of coronary heart disease.(see exercise and heart disease). Physically active women have an approximate 60-75% lower risk of heart disease than inactive women do. Physical activity includes such activities as daily walking, climbing stairs, gardening etc. Unfortunately, over 50% of all women in the U.S. are physically inactive.
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