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Forget 10,000 steps, cycling or gym: Best exercise for taking care of your heart & improving blood circulation

When it comes to keeping the heart healthy, walking, cycling and gym workouts are often the first exercises that come to mind. But another low-impact activity may also offer meaningful cardiovascular benefits: yoga.

Yoga combines physical postures with breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation. Research suggests that regular practice may help improve several factors linked to heart health, including blood pressure, heart rate and blood-vessel function.

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