Are You Stretching Enough For Your Health?

A simple flexibility test may help predict your risk of heart disease and stroke. A new study proves that, among men and women over age 40, the ability to touch one’s toes indicates how stiff the arteries are. 

Hardening of the arteries can raise blood pressure and is a major cause of heart disease. Earlier research showed that aerobic exercise helps slow the stiffening of arteries that comes with aging. Now we’re learning that flexibility, too, may have a beneficial effect. Don’t forget that the state of your arteries is linked to flexibility.  So, let’s go start your day with stretching.  It’s good for your heart and it will saves your life.