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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is you can lower many heart disease risk factors such as “bad” LDL cholesterol levels, increase "good" HDL cholesterol levels, and manage high blood pressure by simply moving more. Being active can also improve blood flow and give you more stamina and ability to cope with stress.
If you’re inactive, you’re nearly twice as likely to develop heart disease than if you’re active so for major health benefits aim for at least 150 minutes (2½ hours)
each week. To ensure you’re reducing your sitting throughout the day and getting active, try breaking your activity up. Do 10 minutes of exercise, 3 times a day or one 30-minute session on five separate days each week. Any amount of physical activity is better than none and all activity counts! Exercising with a friend, family, or co-worker makes sticking to being physically active easier.
Try these activities:
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