Today, people all over the world are running, cycling or walking around a heart-shaped route. They are doing so because September 29 is World Heart Day, and exercise is an important factor in improving your cardiovascular health and preventing problems later in life.
Being inactive can cause fatty material to clog up your arteries, which may eventually lead to a heart attack, and getting your heart rate up also helps in terms of blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels. Coronary heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the UK – which is why it’s important, whatever your age, to keep your ticker ticking along nicely and reduce your risk of heart problems.
You can improve your heart health at any age – but if you have any worries about exercising, talk your GP. Here, experts talk through some key ways you can help maximise heart health…
