More <

Heart disease modifiable risk factors - inactivity

An inactive lifestyle is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Regular moderate to vigorous physical activity helps prevent diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Exercise that promotes endurance (aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, bicycling, and jogging) or muscle strength (resistance training with free weights or weight machines) helps prevent coronary artery disease. Physical activity can help control blood cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity as well as help lower blood pressure in some people.

Video Transcript

Heart disease modifiable risk factors - inactivity - Animation

Review Date: 7/3/2013

Reviewed By

Disclaimer

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, or correctness of any translations made by a third-party service of the information provided herein into any other language. © 1997- A.D.A.M., a business unit of Ebix, Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.