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Benefits of Exercise: Best exercises to keep your heart strong

Exercise has long been recognized as a powerful tool for improving heart health. Engaging in regular physical activity can strengthen the heart muscle, enhance blood circulation, and help maintain healthy blood pressure levels. Aerobic exercises, such as walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming, stimulate the heart to pump more efficiently, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease.

Importance of workout for heart heartDr. Purshotam Lal, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan & Dr. B C Roy National Awardee, Director, Interventional Cardiology, Metro Hospitals and Heart Institute, Noida says, “Moreover, exercise is a crucial factor in managing cholesterol levels. It can lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also referred to as "bad" cholesterol, while raising levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as the "good" cholesterol. By maintaining a healthy cholesterol profile, the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease decreases significantly.”

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