When the old heart is not doing well the rest of the body becomes much less efficient. So as we get older more attention should be given to the care of that old heart so that it continues to beat at a healthy level. How do we do that?
My experience as a 76 year old, with no family history of cardiovascular problems, is the following. I eat primarily a mediterranean diet consisting of some meat, chicken and fish and lots of fruits, vegetables and grains. I use olive oil by the truck load, and yea I know it has lots of calories but it's health benefit outweighs the calories.
I do different types of aerobic and strength exercises daily for at least one hour a day usually more. Lots of my exercising is in the form of sports that I really enjoy: Tennis, running races and cycling. Of course not at the level of when I was 26 but what's important is I still do it.
Remember: Keep it Simple, Consistent and Fun.
My experience as a 76 year old, with no family history of cardiovascular problems, is the following. I eat primarily a mediterranean diet consisting of some meat, chicken and fish and lots of fruits, vegetables and grains. I use olive oil by the truck load, and yea I know it has lots of calories but it's health benefit outweighs the calories.
I do different types of aerobic and strength exercises daily for at least one hour a day usually more. Lots of my exercising is in the form of sports that I really enjoy: Tennis, running races and cycling. Of course not at the level of when I was 26 but what's important is I still do it.
Remember: Keep it Simple, Consistent and Fun.
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